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Ginataang Kamoteng Kahoy

Ginataang Kamoteng Kahoy recipe is a simple Filipino dessert that is surprisingly delicious! Fresh cassava cooked in sweetened coconut milk and topped with pandan tapioca pearls.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: cassava in coconut milk, ginataang kamoteng kahoy
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 557kcal
Author: Mia

Ingredients

  • 650 gram fresh cassava peeled and cut into smaller pieces
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup tapioca pearls cook according to package instructions
  • 2 cups water for boiling tapioca pearls

Instructions

  • Cook the tapioca pearls according to package instructions.
    1/2 cup tapioca pearls, 2 cups water
  • In a pot, pour coconut milk and bring to a boil.
    3 cups coconut milk
  • When it starts to boil, add cassava slices and simmer in medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
    650 gram fresh cassava
  • Add sugar and salt then stir to incorporate. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
    1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Add tapioca pearls and stir-cook for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust sweetness according to preference. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 75.8g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 28.9g | Saturated Fat: 25.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 22.9g | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg