A combination of two superfoods you can get in this beautiful and delicious dessert. Energy sources, then good for the digestive system and of course, have a sweet taste.
In Indonesia, we can get pumpkins anytime, as well as dates. But for dates a little more expensive if not in the month of Ramadan. Both of these ingredients have contrasting colors and it's great to present them together. Tasty, healthy.
Pumpkin and date both have a strong taste character. We can also take the benefits of good nutrition from both of them.
So, what do we need? Let's get started.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Mixture
- 1 sachet of agar-agar powder (6 grams)
- 250 gram steamed pumpkin
- 300 ml of water (make sure the mixture of water and steamed pumpkin does not exceed 400 ml)
- 400 ml of coconut milk
- 100 grams of sugar
Ingredients for Date Mixture
- 1 sachet of agar-agar powder (6 grams)
- 250 grams of dates, remove the seeds
- 300 ml of water (make sure the mixture of water and dates does not exceed 400 ml)
- 400 ml of coconut milk
How to make
- Step 1
For the first step, make a pumpkin layer. Prepare steamed pumpkin, then make pumpkin juice using approximately 300 ml of water.
After finishing making steamed pumpkin juice, measure and make sure it is 400 ml of steamed pumpkin juice. If it's lacking, you can add water.
Then put pumpkin juice into a pan, along with sugar and coconut milk. Add a little vanilla or use pandan leaves to add fragrance.
Cook until boiling, stirring constantly.
After boiling, add the pumpkin pudding to the mold. Set aside, then next we will make a layer of date pudding.
- Step 2
The way to make a layer of date pudding is the same as making a layer for pumpkin pudding but without sugar.
Blend the dates with water, and make sure the amount is not more than 400 ml. Then cook with 400 coconut milk.
After the dates mixture has boiled dates, then remove from heat and slowly add to the top layer of pumpkin.
- Step 3
Let it cool. Then keep it in the refrigerator about 2-3 hours before serving.
The result
The results of pumpkin dates are really beautiful to the eye. I also make sure you taste this sweet and savory pudding. Perfect for keeping you full and at the same time an energy booster for you.
Pumpkin with date pudding is best served as a dessert or even a snack on a hot day. Soft texture and a little springy, at least it can be a gift for your hard day.
Serve it for your children or loved ones.
Variation
You can do variations on this menu. If you do not have stock of dates, you can replace them with other fruit, at the same dose. You can use fruit with attractive colors such as strawberries, or dragon fruit. Add about 100 grams of sugar if you use fruit that is not too sweet.
You can also add plant-based cream for the topping. Be creative and enjoy your delicious creations. Hopefully, this menu inspires you today.