A Javanese sweet of steamed, mashed cassava found in markets across Central and East Java; the lindri version is ground and coloured. Serve it with hot tea or coffee.
Getuk Lindri (Javanese Cassava Sweet)
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A traditional Javanese sweet made from steamed, mashed cassava sweetened with a vanilla syrup, shaped into small pieces and topped with salted grated coconut. This version is the colorful getuk lindri style. Makes 24 pieces in about 1 hr 15 min.
Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr 15 min
Yield
24 pieces
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (500 g)peeled cassava, fresh or frozen, cut into chunks
- 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g)granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (150 ml)water
- 1 tsp (5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinchfine salt, for the getuk
- ¼ oz (3 g)pandan paste or gel food coloring, optional
- ¾ cup (100 g)fresh or frozen grated coconut
- 1 pinchfine salt, for the coconut
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Instructions
- Dissolve the sugar in the water with the vanilla in a small pan over heat. Cool the syrup completely.
- Steam the cassava chunks 30 to 40 minutes, until fork-tender, soft and translucent. Cassava must be fully cooked and never eaten raw.
- Steam the grated coconut with the pinch of salt for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Mash the hot cassava with the butter and salt until very smooth, removing any tough core fibres. Gradually mash in the sugar syrup to make a smooth, pliable dough.
- Divide into portions and tint some with pandan paste or color if you like. Roll each portion into a log about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
- Cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and roll in the steamed coconut. Serve at room temperature.
Tips
- Mash cassava while it is hot; cold cassava turns gummy and stiff.
- Remove the woody center fibre from each chunk before steaming or mashing.
- Palm sugar gives a richer brown getuk.
- Good with hot tea or coffee.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make getuk lindri (javanese cassava sweet)?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 24 pieces.
How should I store getuk lindri (javanese cassava sweet)?
Best the same day; refrigerate up to 1 day and bring to room temperature before serving.
Can I make getuk lindri (javanese cassava sweet) ahead?
It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.
84
Calories / serving
3.1g
Fat
14.3g
Carbs
0.4g
Protein
6.1g
Sugar
Whole recipe (24 servings): ~2016 cal · 74g fat · 343g carbs · 10g protein · 146g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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