My stomach may explode, but I'll die happy...

[apple_pathways]

I went to a baby shower today for an old high school friend. It was lots of fun, especially because a couple friends who now live elsewhere were in town for it, plus the four of us who still live in the area.

After the shower, we were invited to the mom-to-be's parent's house for a BBQ. Cassie's family is Chinese, and her husband's family is Filipino, and there are FANTASTIC cooks on both sides. Her mom had classic BBQ staples like chicken legs and potato salad, and also spicy marinated cucumbers (YUM!) and homemade egg rolls. The best part, though, was the desserts!

Cassie's mom made a gelatin dessert with red beans, and her husband's father made Cassava Cake. I am giving it capital letters, because I think it's going to be my newest confectionary obsession. It was OMG so good! Here's a pic of another one I found online:



The one his father made looked a lot like this, all moist and golden brown and yummy, but it had a thin layer of custard on top.

I am definitely going to try to make this myself, if I can figure out where to buy cassava root.

Comments

[housemaid79.livejournal.com]

That looks SO amazing. I am definitely going to have to find a recipe...

[apple-pathways.livejournal.com]

Finding a recipe is relatively simple; finding cassava root? We shall see!

[scarletwas.livejournal.com]

HURRAH CASSAVA CAKES \O/

/FILIPINOS REPRESENT.

I swear, that thing is heavenly. ♥

[apple-pathways.livejournal.com]

Oh God, this was the first time I've had it, and I am in love! Now I just need to figure out where to buy cassava root. The recipes I read suggested you can buy it frozen. I'll have to try a couple places.

[scarletwas.livejournal.com]

Oooh, if you like cassava cake, you should try 'buko pie', which is made of coconut. ♥ Though I have absolutely no idea re: ingredients and how to get it abroad. D:

[sabriel75.livejournal.com]

Your tag... so yessss... YUMMY!

[vivitchi.livejournal.com]

Being Chinese, red bean desert things are everywhere!

But anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed, bb! Lovely photo. <3

[apple-pathways.livejournal.com]

I love red bean desserts! Though this had whole beans in it, and I think I prefer them as a paste; the texture is nicer.