Abuk-abuk (sweet Steamed Sago Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 120 g sago pearls
• 100 g white granulated sugar
• 60 g coconut meat
• ¼ tsp salt
• 8 cm pieces of pandan leaf
• 8 banana leaves, rolled into cones

Steps

1. Prepare a steamer over a few inches of simmering water.
2. Place the sago in a strainer and rinse well under running water.
3. Let drain.
4. Transfer the sago to a bowl.
5. Mix in the coconut, salt, and food coloring.
6. Fill each banana leaf cone with a scoop of the sago mixture.
7. It should fill the cone about halfway.
8. Place a scoop of sugar on top of the sago mixture.
9. Top the sugar with another scoop of the sago mixture.
10. Place a piece of pandan leaf on top of the sago mixture.
11. Fold the banana leaf to fully enclose the packet.
12. Transfer the packets to the steamer.
13. Cover and steam for 15–20 minutes.
14. Remove from the steamer.
15. Allow to cool.
16. Unwrap the packets and serve.