Steamed Purple Sweet Potato Cake

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and slice the purple sweet potatoes. Steam the purple sweet potatoes until very tender.

2. 2

   Mash the steamed purple sweet potatoes into a smooth paste.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, corn starch, granulated sugar, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the thick coconut milk and water.

5. 5

   Gradually add the mashed purple sweet potatoes to the dry ingredients, mixing well.

6. 6

   Slowly pour the coconut milk and water mixture into the sweet potato and flour mixture, stirring until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed.

7. 7

   Lightly grease an 8-inch round steaming pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

8. 8

   Steam the cake over high heat for 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool completely before slicing. Garnish with shredded coconut before serving.