A valuable treat at home, when I prepare healthy traditional cakes of course without the use of processed ingredients. Ingredients that come from nature and are easily available around the house are transformed in such a way that they turn into delicious and unique snacks.
Timphan is a traditional cake in my area, this cake is so popular that it is often used as a souvenir when visiting out of town. But did you know, there are many different types of timpan in each Acehnese tribal area. Even the use of materials and manufacturing methods will be different. However, there is one thing that is the same, namely wrapped in banana leaves and prepared by steaming.
Previously, I had made timphan cake using sticky rice flour and pumpkin mixture. This time I will make timphan with a different version without adding flour. Timphan this time in the Acehnese language is often known as timphan boh yam or in other words timphan cassava. The combination of grated cassava and processed grated coconut is very tempting, deliciously sweet and textured.
My family and I really like this delicious snack. In fact, this is my sister's favorite traditional cake. So, of course, in making timphan, the main thing that is needed most is a banana leaf package. For some reason, banana leaves will give a delicious aroma when we steam them later so that the cake we make will be even more exciting to enjoy.
So, for grated coconut, when making unti cooconut filling, make sure the coconut you use is not too old or too young. This will affect the texture and taste of the coconut kernels. In this recipe I use two medium sized coconuts. Below are the steps for preparing coconut nuts!
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Now the coconut unti is ready to be served, and processed again to make cassava timphan. This coconut unti can also be used as a filling for other cakes, which are also Indonesian snacks. Coconut unti also have a long shelf life or are long-lasting when stored in cold temperatures if the manufacturing process does not contain water.
1 kg cassava
100 ml coconut milk
To taste coconut berries
Enough banana leaves
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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Timphan boh sweet potato or often known as timphan cassava unti coconut is ready to be served. This cake is a delicious snack that is very suitable for family gatherings. In my village, this cake is especially served as a dish when guests visit for certain events. In fact, this cake is also often a delicious snack as food for farmers in the rice fields. I often see my mother bringing this dish as food when she starts planting rice.
The sweet, savory taste and soft, sticky texture really fit the tongue. The natural taste of cassava is really tempting, even the aroma of the coconut is so tempting and makes me really like this. The combination of cassava and processed coconut is perfect in this dish.
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