Bika Siana is a traditional cake from Medan, North Sumatra. This cake is famous for its sweet taste and chewy and soft texture inside. Bika Siana is characterized by the fragrant taste of pandan leaves, making it a favorite dish for many people. Here is a recipe for making Bika Siana that you can try at home.
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
250 grams of wheat flour
200 grams of sago flour
250 grams of granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon of instant yeast
1 teaspoon of pandan leaf water (if not available, can be replaced with pandan paste)
1 tablespoon of lime juice
½ teaspoon of salt
500 ml of thick coconut milk
250 ml of boiled water
For Finishing:
Sufficient banana leaves (for wrapping)
Shaved brown sugar (optional, for additional sweetness)
Steps to Make Bika Siana:
1. Preparing Ingredients
Mix wheat flour and sago flour in a large container, stir until smooth. These two flours will give Bika Siana a chewy texture.
Mix instant yeast with a little warm water and a little sugar, let stand for 10-15 minutes until the yeast foams. This will help the dough rise well. 2. Making Bika Siana Dough
Heat the coconut milk in a saucepan until warm, but do not boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
In a separate container, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves and the eggs are slightly foamy.
Add the pandan leaf water, lime juice, and salt to the egg mixture. Stir well until all ingredients are well mixed.
Add the wheat flour and sago flour mixture, little by little. Stir until smooth and there are no lumps.
Pour the warm coconut milk mixture little by little into the dough, while continuing to stir slowly until the dough becomes smooth and thick.
Finally, add the yeast that has been sprinkled with water. Stir well and let the dough sit for about 1 hour for the yeast to work and the dough to rise.
3. Cooking Bika Siana
Prepare banana leaves that have been cleaned and cut into pieces according to the size of the mold or according to taste. Situs Slot88
Pour the dough into the mold that has been wrapped in banana leaves. Do not fill it too full so that the dough can rise well.
Cover tightly and steam for approximately 1-1.5 hours over medium heat. Check occasionally, if the dough is cooked, the Bika Siana will look brownish on the surface.
Make sure the cake rises perfectly and has a chewy and soft texture when bitten.
4. Serving Bika Siana
Once cooked, remove the Bika Siana from the steamer and let it cool slightly.
Cut into pieces according to taste and serve warm. Bika Siana can be enjoyed with a cup of tea or coffee.
Tips:
Using fresh coconut milk will give a richer taste and a more fragrant aroma to Bika Siana.
Choose active instant yeast for maximum results. Make sure the yeast is allowed to rise before being added to the dough.
If you like a stronger sweet taste, add a little grated brown sugar to the dough before steaming.
Conclusion:
Bika Siana is a traditional cake that is easy to make with simple ingredients, but has an incredibly delicious taste. The softness and chewiness of the texture, coupled with the fragrant aroma of pandan, make Bika Siana a suitable dish to be served at special events or just as a snack at home. Good luck!