12/10/2026
Purple Sweet Potato Cenil Porridge
Ingredients
* 250 g purple sweet potato, steamed and mashed
* 150 g tapioca flour
* 2–3 tbsp warm water, as needed
* 100 g granulated sugar
* 500 ml water
* 400 ml coconut milk
* 2 pandan leaves, tied into a knot
* ½ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Steam the purple sweet potato until soft, then mash until smooth.
2. Mix the mashed sweet potato with tapioca flour. Add warm water little by little and knead until the dough is smooth and easy to shape.
3. Shape the dough into small round balls.
4. Bring 500 ml water to a boil. Add the purple sweet potato balls and cook until they float and become chewy and translucent.
5. Add sugar and pandan leaves. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
6. Pour in the coconut milk and add salt. Cook over low heat while stirring gently. Do not let the coconut milk boil too vigorously.
7. Cook for a few more minutes until creamy and fragrant.
8. Serve warm or chilled. 💜🥥