Getuk Lindri (Gluten-Free Cassava Cake)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Cassava (peeled and cut)
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• Food Coloring (various)
• 1 cup Grated Coconut (for serving)
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Place the 2 lbs of peeled and cut cassava into a steamer basket. Set the steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water, ensuring the water does not touch the cassava. Cover the pot and steam over high heat (212°F / 100°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until the cassava is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
2. 2Carefully transfer the hot, steamed cassava to a large mixing bowl. Immediately mash the cassava thoroughly with a potato masher or a sturdy fork until no lumps remain. Add the 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp of salt to the mashed cassava, then mix vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
3. 3Divide the cassava mixture into 2-4 equal portions in separate bowls. Add a few drops of different food colorings to each portion, mixing thoroughly until the desired vibrant colors are achieved.
4. 4Load one portion of colored cassava mixture into a cookie press or a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Press or pipe the cassava mixture onto a clean surface or a platter, shaping it into desired forms. Repeat this process with the remaining colored cassava portions.
5. 5Arrange the shaped Getuk Lindri on a serving plate. Sprinkle the 1 cup of grated coconut evenly over the top before serving.

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