Binagol

Binagol

Taro Cake in Coco Shell

Binagol is made of a talyan root that has been crushed or grated, a type of root crop similar to taro. Mixed with coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar and cooked like a sticky cake, steam in coconut shell and wrapped tied in banana leaves that covers it.  

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup taro root
• 1 Cup Thick coconut milk
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 1/2 Can condensed milk
• 4 Egg yolks
• Banana leaves
• 4 Coconut shells
• Cooking twine

Directions :

• In a non stick pan, combine shredded taro root, coconut milk and brown sugar.
• Cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes while stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes.
• Add condensed milk and cook, stirring continuously for another 20 minutes.
• Fill each coconut shell with mixture, Make a well in the center and drop raw egg yolk.
• Cover the top with mixture and spread smoothly.
• Layer two pieces of banana leaves to cover the filled coconut shell and tie securely.
• Place in a steamer, cover and cook for another half an hour.

Cooking Tips :

1. You can add your choice of  chopped nuts.
2. Small Cereal bowl can be use if coco shell is not available.
3. Making a layered binagol, you may add grated purple yam or cassava.

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