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Layered delight | Cantonese coconut milk and water chestnut thousand layer cake

Ingredients for Guangdong-style Coconut Thousand-Layer Water Chestnut Cake

Water Chestnut/Taro 8 pieces Zhouxing Water Chestnut Powder 100ml
Coconut Milk 100ml Granulated Sugar 50ml
Raw Sugar 50ml 750ml Heat-resistant Glass Container 1

Recipe for Guangdong-style Coconut Thousand-Layer Water Chestnut Cake

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Step 1

Peel and chop 8 water chestnuts, set aside.
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Step 2

【Water Chestnut Paste】50ml water chestnut powder, 100ml water, mix well, sift twice to get raw paste. 100ml water, 50ml raw sugar, bring to a boil, then add 1/5 of the raw paste mixture, stir quickly until thick, then mix the remaining 4/5 of raw paste. Add chopped water chestnuts to complete the water chestnut paste.
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Step 3

【White Paste】50ml water chestnut powder, 50ml coconut milk, 50ml water, mix and sift to get raw paste. 50ml coconut milk, 50ml water, 50g granulated sugar, bring to a boil, then add 1/5 of the raw paste mixture, stir until thick, then mix the remaining 4/5 of raw paste to complete the white paste.
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Step 4

Place a glass bowl in a steamer, steam with a thin layer of water chestnut paste over high heat for about 3 minutes until cooked. Add a layer of white paste and steam for about 3 minutes; repeat layering until all paste is steamed.
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Step 5

Let the cake cool completely before unmolding.
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Step 6

Cut into desired sizes.
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Step 7

Soft, smooth, refreshing, and fragrant without being too sweet.
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Step 8

You’ll want more after tasting it.
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Step 9

Great for breakfast or as a snack to satisfy your cravings.

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