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| Baked cassava cake with coconut milk at Ngoc Quy Food (27/46 Ly Thai To Street, Thac Gian Ward). Photo: VIET AN |
Coconut-baked cassava cake, though simple, embodies sophistication in every step of its preparation. The main ingredients are just humble treats like fresh cassava, shredded coconut, coconut milk, roasted sesame seeds, tapioca starch, sugar, condensed milk… but when combined, they create a unique and unforgettable flavor. Fresh cassava, after being peeled and washed, is steamed until soft and pliable, then mashed until smooth, and blended with rich coconut milk, the subtle sweetness of sugar, a touch of tapioca starch for binding, and crunchy coconut shreds.
The mixture is kneaded thoroughly, shaped into flat, round cakes, and then lightly brushed with cooking oil to prevent them from drying out or cracking during baking. Over a blazing charcoal fire, each cake slowly turns a golden brown, emitting a sweet, alluring aroma. The vendor must skillfully turn the cakes continuously, timing it perfectly so that the outer crust is crispy but not burnt, while the inside remains soft, chewy, and nutty. When eaten, diners will clearly feel the perfect blend of the sweet and nutty taste of cassava, the richness of coconut milk, and the fragrant aroma of roasted sesame seeds. All of this creates a flavor that is both rustic and simple, yet captivating, evoking memories of home by the fire.
Nowadays, baked cassava cake with coconut milk is becoming increasingly rare amidst modern life; it's no longer easy to find the sweet, rich aroma of freshly baked cakes on every street corner. Yet, somewhere in the heart of Da Nang , roadside vendors selling baked sweet potatoes still quietly preserve this familiar flavor, offering it alongside this rustic cake as a nostalgic touch.
To cater to the tastes of those who cherish the flavors of their hometown, many shops have innovated by vacuum-packing baked cassava cakes. This allows customers to easily buy them and bake them themselves, preserving the characteristic rich and creamy flavor while enjoying the joy of waiting for a golden, hot cake to come out of the oven. Some places have also cleverly added new ingredients like pandan leaves and cheese to enhance the flavor and appeal without losing the rustic charm of this traditional cake.
If you want to enjoy cassava cake with coconut milk in Da Nang, you can visit Ngoc Quy Food (27/46 Ly Thai To Street, Thac Gian Ward, Thanh Khe District). They offer two options: traditional cassava cake with coconut milk, featuring the original rich and creamy flavor, and cassava cake with coconut milk and pandan leaf, offering a delicate aroma.
VIET AN
Source: https://baodanang.vn/channel/5433/202504/nho-banh-san-nuong-cot-dua-4003236/
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