![]() It is basically a steamed pandan mini cake with grated coconut on top. Putu Ayu or Putri Ayu is one of the Indonesian desserts/snacks originated in Java. Do not forget to watch the video below to show you how I made it. If you miss traditional desserts like me or you are eager to explore Indonesian food, this recipe will surely be one of your favorites to try. I believe that what makes Indonesian food unique and different from other desserts. The pandan cake in Putu Ayu is barely sweet and the savory grated coconut somehow enhances and intensifies the sweetness. If you crave the combo of sweet and salty, you are gonna love this dessert. What I love the most about Indonesian desserts is that they are not too sweet. However, Putu Ayu is different because it uses wheat flour and they rise during steaming, creating the soft and fluffy texture that I love. That is why they are called kue basah in Indonesian or you can translate it to “wet cake”. They tend to be chewy, sticky, and wet-looking. Indonesian desserts are mostly made from glutinous rice or rice flour dough. ![]() I remember loving this dessert so much when I was little because it tastes just like eating cake. ![]() This Putu Ayu is also one of my favorite childhood snacks after Klepon. Hi everyone! I am back making another Indonesian traditional dessert. The combination of sweet steamed pandan cake and savory grated coconut from Indonesian Putu Ayu will surely satisfy your cravings for sweet desserts and salty treats. ![]()
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