(Don't try this at home)
This is a variation of the traditional Tapioca Bingka, a local kueh (pudding-type cake) made from grated tapioca.
I'm a sucker for pumpkin and anything that has pumpkin in it. And lately, since it's close to pumpkin season and Halloween, I've been getting pumpkin fever all over again ... which is good, since I haven't been into anything lately besides moping around and leaving my usual inane comments on some blog posts.
So, when I saw this oh-so-simple recipe at Arthur's blog, I just couldn't resist.
Unfortunately, this was a recipe that didn't turn out quite as nice as it's suppose to be. Mine was a little dense and chewy, probably because of the tweaks I did to it (as usual, I can't leave well enough alone, and this time it backfired on me ... sigh).
I was of two minds as to post this disaster. But it might be useful as a "what not to do" guide.
Honestly, I think adding the dessicated coconut could have dried it out some and also maybe a little less flour might do it or just by adding more liquid or a more diluted coconut cream or, or, ..... gosh, I'm getting all knotted up here!
If you want to see a better version (of course you do!), hop over to Arthur's @ Suituapui. His look moist and soft, just how a bingka should be.
Here's what not to do:
INGREDIENTS
400 g cooked pumpkin, mashed
30 g / 2 tbs butter, melted
2 cups flour
1 cup coconut cream
1 cup milk
1 cup dessicated coconut
1 cup dark muscovado sugar
3 eggs, beaten
METHOD
Preheat oven to 180˚C.
Line a 9" X 9" tin with parchment
Mix everything together.
Bake for 45 mins.
Cool and slice.
Sigh. Now I'm gonna go curl up somewhere and mope some more ...
Ping, at first I though the "Boo Boo" was part of the name for some kind of new bingka you created. Well, we all have our disasters from time to time. If you want bingka recipes try http://aziejaya.blogspot.com/. She has all kinds of bingka. Never give up!
ReplyDeleteHmm ... I could name this creation "boo boo binka" and call it an original recipe that no one can re-create ... or rather, not want to re-create :)
DeleteThanks for the link, I will check it out.
Okay, I won't try that at home. Recently, I tried to make Anncoo's coconut pie and it turned out dense too because I "pandai-pandai" go and change some ingredients in her recipe. Let mope together!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I can't see you moping. I must have done something wrong here and not noticed.
DeleteI have made a similar coconut pie too and it turned out great! Maybe you might dare to attempt it? There were some good reviews from a bunch of people who have made it :)
Hi Ping, good to see you back in action, being MIA long time? Hope everything is ok at your side.
ReplyDeleteYour Bingka Boo Boo look ok to me. If too dense nice to go with a cup of coffee. I think maybe you should reduce the flour by 1/2 a cup to try out.
Have a nice weekend, regards.
Hi Amelia. Thank you. Things aren't the best lately but slowly getting back to normal.
DeleteThe bingka was edible, just not how I expected it to turn out. Yes, I also think I should have reduced the flour. Oh well, .... next time.
Yours looks good! It's supposed to be chewy...not like cake, more like those nyonya kuih kind of texture.
ReplyDeleteThanks Arthur. Looks can be deceiving! :)
DeleteI have eaten bingka before and this is nothing like it :(
The name "bingka boo boo" is just hilarious! Does it have any meaning?
ReplyDeleteHehe .... "bingka" is a type of local cake and "boo boo", well .... is a boo boo! :)
DeleteHmmm, got it, will pop over there to check on the recipe! But don't say don't try this at home, scare me only, hahaha!
ReplyDeleteBetter to scare you, Jessie, so that you won't "accidentally" use this recipe. Arthur's is definitely much nicer. Use that one.
DeletePat pat shoulder** Geee....tell you hor I always got knotted here and there. I just didn't post up cos everything went into the trash bin..LOL!! **me hopeless**
ReplyDeleteAwww ... thanks, Yee Ling, I needed that. You certainly are not hopeless. I'm waiting for my bunch of bananas to ripen so that I can make your fabulous chocolate banana cake!And I hope to make you proud on that one and not screw up like this!
DeleteBingka boo boo - love the name. This great name makes up for the alleged shortcomings in the boo boo:) I have never tried any kind of boo boo. Now I want to try boo boo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mr T! This certainly put a smile on my face :)
DeleteGo ahead! Make a boo boo and make my day!
Your changes resulting in a not-so-perfect result remind me of someone ;-) On the other hand if we didn't play with traditional recipes we would all end up eating the same dishes...
ReplyDeleteI must confess I'm the only human being who doesn't like pumpkins, but I can well imagine this cake (pudding?) with other vegetables or fruits because I love this type of cake consistency (it's typically Asian I think because it's denser than flan and lighter than typical European floury cakes, on the other hand it's exactly the consistency of a far breton, have you ever tasted it? I posted the recipe some time ago...). Remember the coconut cake I copied from your blog? I looooove the soft consistency and the rich coconut taste and I prepare it all the time (which makes my husband very happy).
By the way, we all love your "inane comments" ;-)
So true, Sissi, very wise indeed.
DeleteYou don't like pumpkins? That's not too strange. Id only started liking that in my later adult years ... hated it as a kid. There's hope for you yet :)
Yes, you're right! I's very similar to a far breton, perhaps even a little starchy.
I'm so happy you're still enjoying the coconut cake ... oh, and the inane comments :)
I have just checked what exactly "inane" means. It's inane to think your comments are inane!
ReplyDeleteHehe ... there you are ... confirmed inane!
DeletePing I have pumpkin fever right now too. I respect your experimentation AND honesty about how you feel it turned out (though I suspect it's better than you declare it to be). No moping! You are such a vibrant person and bring so much to our community! We all have those ho-hum times.
ReplyDeleteHi Toni. Thank you for being so encouraging. You're such a great friend ... hug.
DeleteHonestly, I wasn't exaggerating, altho it was edible. Maybe if I didn't have such high expectations of it, I wouldn't have been so disappointed. But then, the real bingka definitely has a much better texture than this. I shall not give up! I shall not stop tweaking! I shall be back! :) ...(beware)
I am always happy that I visited your blog Ping....such a delight. I do admire those who post their mistakes...I am working up the nerve to post my rhubarb plum tart...not a pretty sight, but tasty. My key lime cheesecake again looked nothing like it should a little brown on top, but it didn't last long, everybody ate it up...but it shouldn't be golden brown on top! I have the photos but didn't post my disasters yet! Maybe I will after reading your great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Lyndsey! Sometimes the best tasting things aren't the best looking ones. And if it didn't last too long, that must tell you something. If it's tasty ... Share! I wouldn't call those disasters :)
Deleteinstead of tapioca, you replaced with pumpkin, sound like a good twist!
ReplyDeleteYa, I love pumpkin. Maybe I should have stuck to tapioca instead. LOL!!
DeleteHi Ping,
ReplyDeleteI really admire you for trying and testing different variations of a traditional recipe and so don't be sad with just this failure :D
Zoe
Hi Zoe. Thank you for your words of encouragement. I've had many failures before ... that's part of learning I guess. Not to worry, I'm not too sad. I don't stay sad for very long :)
DeleteThis a new twist and I do enjoy treats or dishes with pumpkin too. I don't see that it's any that bad, but like yourself, I have a lot of fun going nuts and tweaking recipes too. Sometimes a success, sometimes a failure, which there has been tons of them,where they were never blogged about. Hehehe.. Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteHello, Jo dear. Yeah, I went nuts all right! Haha! Think I'll post more failures next time ... hope there aren't many tho. They make great entertainment pieces and good for a laugh, don't you think? :)
DeleteThis sounds great. Shame it didn't go quite to plan but at least you tried!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it looked so good on Arthur's post. Sigh ... not meant to be. Thanks for coming by!
DeleteThis looks perfect
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteHi Ping!
ReplyDeletethat reminds me of a indian sweet here. Those names are always so crayz weird that I don't remember what they called it...-_-
I think so it looks great ping and it sounds quite creative. nevermind the troubel you had, believe me there so many dishes I have messed up. you learn something new each and every single time.
I wish u a lovely week ahead!
Hi Helene! That's right! I remember seeing some Indian sweets like these made with sweet coconut milk and cardamom, I think.But those are way yummier! This ones are weird :)
DeleteYes, you're right. Every screw up is a learning experience. At least I now know what not to do! LOL!
Ah the curse of perfectionism! If this was a failure, it was a magnificent looking one nevertheless. I read the recipe, Ping, this is fully worth a re-doing. I would jump to it now if I could. I love pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! That's a nice way to put it, Zsuzsa! Perfectionism! If only that were true :)
DeleteI might try it again ... maybe.
i've made so many boo boos that i've lost counts.. including burning pots and pans. but i don't have the guts to write about it.. hehe
ReplyDeleteHaha! You crack me up, Shannon! Good to know I'm not alone here.
DeleteOh, rats...I hate when that happens. But you've made me laugh...so this post was certainly worth writing! I love visiting here :)
ReplyDeleteYup, I'm glad, in a way. A good entertainment piece this :)
DeleteThanks Lizzy! I love having you!
I like that you have a "what not to do" post! Sometimes I think those would be more helpful than what TO do... thanks for sharing though! (I usually hide my flub-ups and never mention them again...hehe)
ReplyDeleteYou're right! There are tons of what to do ones already .... hmm ... maybe it's time someone started a "what not to do" blog! Haha!
Delete'Don't try this at home' - heehee!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool recipe and completely novel to this North American. I can't resist playing around with recipes either... sometimes you win, sometimes you lose but either way, you're always learning! Well, that's the way I look at it anyway ;-). And it looks pretty darn good to me!
Very positive view of things, Kelly! True, screwing up is learning :) Thank you! After all the kind and encouraging comments from everyone .... I'm not feeling so bad now.
Deleteheehee..you're cute! ok ok i wont try doing this at home:D
ReplyDeleteNope, good girl.
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