Steam Cassava with Coconut Flakes

Happy American Thanksgiving! If you link to my stats, at the bottom of the page, you'll notice that Americans view my blog most. So this recipe is for the Canadian neighbours.

I've posted Baked Cassava Dessert Squares but here is the steam version. The presentation is a little different because steamed cassava results to a soft and sticky texture. Therefore, it is necessary to toss the steam cassava squares in coconut flakes to keep the squares separated.

Dessert Recipe: Steam Cassava with Coconut Flakes :
1 batch coconut cassava recipe
Thai Lao stainless steel steamer
coconut flakes

Make a batch of coconut cassava recipe and pour into a baking dish. Add 2 ½ inches water into Thai and Lao steamer bottom pot. Place a steaming layer over the bottom pot. Place baking dish of cassava inside steaming layer. Place lid over steaming layer. Place steamer over maximum heat and steam cassava for 30 minutes. Cool then cut into squares. Toss the cassava squares into coconut flakes and place onto serving platter.

Baked Cassava Dessert Squares

In my video, I show the method used in Thailand and Laos which is finely grating fresh cassava. You can purchase grated frozen cassava but you’ll need to first thaw the packages before mixing the cassava with the other ingredients. The cassava mixture may be steamed and then tossed into coconut flakes. Check out steam cassava with coconut flakes

Recipe for Baked Cassava Dessert Squares:
3-4 cups of cassava finely grated
1 egg (optional)
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups fresh coconut milk

Mix all ingredients together in a large boil. Pour the cassava mix into a 7 x 10 inches baking pan. Bake in the oven in 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 50 minutes or until the center of the dessert is firm. Cool and then cut into squares.

Thai and Lao ways are always from scratch so my Thai & Lao Food video shows you the fresh and tastier method.