KOMPAS.com – Yellow pumpkin apem is a traditional cake that is often served as a delivery during Isra Miraj celebrations.
This cake has a natural sweet taste from pumpkin which combines perfectly with the soft texture typical of apem.
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As a symbol of gratitude, apem is often served at religious and traditional events in the archipelago.
The following is a recipe for yellow pumpkin apem which is suitable for serving traditional cakes in Isra Miraj celebrations, as reported from the book “Frida’s Simple Recipe” (2018) by @Fridajoincoffee published by Kawan Pustaka
Material A
- 3 tbsp wheat flour
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp warm water
Material B
- 240 gr steamed yellow pumpkin, puree
- 150 gr granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 150 ml concentrated coconut milk
Material C
- 200 gr wheat flour
- 1 tsp double acting baking powder
How to Make Yellow Pumpkin Apple
- Combine all ingredients A in a small bowl, stir well. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In another bowl, combine ingredients B: pumpkin, granulated sugar, eggs, and coconut milk. Mix well.
- Sift ingredient C (wheat flour and baking powder), then add little by little to ingredient B while stirring with a balloon whisk until smooth.
- Add the foamy ingredient A to the mixture. Stir until evenly mixed, then cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth. Rest for 1 hour until it expands.
- Stir the mixture again until it doesn’t foam. Pour into a small mold that has been greased with oil. Steam in a hot steamer for 15-18 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove the apem, cool for a moment, then serve sprinkled with steamed grated coconut.
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