Steam

This tapioca steamed dessert is a healthy, sweet Asian snack/dessert that is ubiquitous in South East Asia. It is relatively easy to make provided you have all the right ingredients. To make this recipe, fresh tapioca roots are skinned and blended with raw hardened rock sugar, called rapadura or muscovado, then wrapped in green banana leaves and steamed, then served with coconut milk. To make this tapioca dessert I had to go hunting out in the garden, where my friend had tapioca growing in abundance. I got out into the garden, pulled out a few roots, and got to work.…