Nom Akao Tnaot / Palm Sugar Steamed Cake is a traditional Cambodian steamed cake made from ripe palm fruit, rice flour, and sugar. The mixture is fermented with a natural starter, giving the cake its light, soft, and airy texture before it is steamed in small cups.
Key Ingredients: Ripe palm fruit, Rice flour, Coconut milk, Palm sugar, Salt, Water, Bread yeast, Shredded coconut, Banana leaves
First, remove the skin from the ripe palm fruit and split it in half.
Stir well until evenly combined, then prepare small cups or molds using banana leaves.
Soak and squeeze the fruit in water to extract its natural color, aroma, and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared banana-leaf cups and steam for approximately 15 minutes, or until the cakes are fully cooked and soft.
Strain the liquid thoroughly to remove all fibers.
Finally, top with freshly shredded coconut and serve.
Mix the palm fruit liquid with rice flour, palm sugar, salt, coconut milk, and yeast.
