Sawut: Sweet Steamed Shredded Cassava Root (Vegan)

Sawut is a heavy, sweet snack of cassava, originating in Yogyakarta. The cassava root is shredded and mixed with palm sugar, then steamed and served with grated coconut.

📝 Ingredients

• 500 gr cassava root
• 100 gr grated coconut
• 100 gr palm sugar
• Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix the coconut with salt, and then steam for about 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2Chop the cassava into 3 parts, peel and wash thoroughly with running water.
3. 3Shred the cassava using a grater or shredder. Discard the core, and set the rest aside.
4. 4Finely shave the palm sugar.
5. 5Mix the cassava with palm sugar.
6. 6Steam for about 20 minutes. Set aside.
7. 7Sprinkle the grated coconut on top of the steamed shredded cassava and serve.