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While still hot, mash them into a fine paste or blend with 100g of the sugar, 150ml of the coconut milk, and 50g of the tapioca starch.","group":"Preparation","title":"Drain the soaked mung beans and steam them","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 200g of tapioca starch, 50g rice flour, 100g sugar, 250ml coconut milk, salt, and pandan juice. Strain the mixture through a sieve to ensure there are no lumps.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the remaining 200g of tapioca starch, 50g rice flour, 100g sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Prepare a steamer and grease an 8-inch cake mold. Place the mold in the steamer to preheat for 5 minutes.","group":"Steaming","title":"Prepare a steamer","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour a thin layer of the pandan mixture (about 1/2 cup) into the mold. Steam for 5-7 minutes until the layer becomes translucent and set.","group":"Steaming","title":"Pour a thin layer of the pandan mixture","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour a layer of the mung bean mixture over the set pandan layer. Steam for another 5-7 minutes. Repeat the alternating layers until all mixtures are used, finishing with a pandan layer.","group":"Steaming","title":"Pour a layer of the mung bean mixture","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Steam the final layer for 10-15 minutes to ensure the entire cake is cooked through. Remove from the steamer and let it cool completely at room temperature for several hours before unmolding.","group":"Steaming","title":"Steam the final layer","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"}],"notes":"Ensure the cake is completely cooled before slicing to get clean, sharp layers. Greasing the knife with a little oil also helps prevent sticking.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["steamer","8-inch cake mold","blender or food processor","fine mesh sieve"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cake","note":"8-inch round cake"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The cake can be made a day in advance. Store at room temperature for the best texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Wrap tightly in plastic wrap to prevent the starch from drying out. 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