Ingredients to make 13 cakes
- 250g Arenga Palm Sugar
- 200 ml of water
- 125ml vegetable oil
- 1 egg (can be left out for vegans)
- 250g flour
- 1tsp baking powder
- 1tsp yeast
Process
- Preheat your steamer to medium heat
- Boil 200g Arenga Palm Sugar with 200ml of water until the sugar is completely dissolved
- Leave this to cool for 5 minutes
- In the mixing bowl, combine 125ml of vegetable oil with your cooled sugar liquid
- Add one beaten egg to this mixture (optional)
- Add 250g flour, 1tsp baking powder and 1tsp yeast, and mix until all ingredients are combined
- Finally, pour your mixture into the cake moulds and place in the steamer for 20 – 25 minutes
Serving suggestions
This is a perfect dish to cheer up a rainy day, or share with visitors. Many enjoy the distinctive natural sweetness and caramel richness of this traditional dish. Enjoy your Bolu Kukus Gula rah!