Since Nana has been living at our house while she prepares for her exams, I've had many conversations with her. Sometimes she gives opinions on something that I already know, but we don't give it much thought. We need someone to remind us. For example, we see other people's lives as very ideal.
As Nana says, they also have problems that only they know about. Like us, others see our lives as perfect and complete, but in reality, only we know the challenges and tests in our lives. It's a common thing, right? But how much do we want to incorporate it into our lives? Is that true?
We also talked about the reality of those who work for a salary, where with the current economic situation, it's quite difficult to live comfortably. Like Nana herself who just started her life by paying for a house loan, car and tuition fees for her children and their care, it is certainly a challenge.
That's true, too, to study for more than ten years to become a specialist doctor but the salary received is still low compared to the cost of living now. What needs to be done is to prioritize in life.
Like Nana, she puts a lot of emphasis on Ammar's studies and care for Aliya. They strive to get the best for both of them. Sometimes I see Nana like I see myself. We are willing to take risks.
We are never good at sitting still and always thinking about what to do in the future. Even though we have become a specialist doctor, it does not stop us from taking external exams as well. We place great importance on education and academics as the foundation of life.
Alhamdulillah, Nana never fears challenges and competition. I am very proud that Nana is now the only Malay doctor in the Young Ophthalmologists Committee. May Nana continue to be given high spirit to serve the country. Aamiin. OK, that's it for now, let's go into the recipe and cooking section.
Sago cake is one of my children's favorite traditional cakes during Ramadan break-fast. The soft and chewy cake with the taste of grated coconut is delicious to chew.
There are many ways to prepare this cake. Some are steamed and some are only cooked on the stove. Different techniques and preparations produce different textures of sago cake.
For this time, I am preparing sago cake that is cooked on the stove only. No need to steam and a little cornstarch mixture is added to stick the cake so that it looks more beautiful when cut.
Steamed Sago Cake Without Steaming
Ingredients A:
1 liter/5 cups of water
1 cup of sago
Ingredients B:
1 cup of water
100 grams/ ½ cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of rose syrup
1 tablespoon of cornstarch + a little water
Ingredients C:
Grated coconut
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Boil water over medium heat. Add sago and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
After 80% cooked, meaning the sago pearls are almost transparent, remove and strain through a sieve. Rinse under running water while stirring gently to remove the sago. Drain and set aside.
Using the same pot, prepare ingredients B by boiling water, sugar and rose syrup until boiling.
Add the drained sago and stir evenly. When the sago is clear, add the cornstarch mixture. Stir evenly.
Remove and pour into a desired mold. After cooling, cut and mix with grated coconut mixed with a little salt.
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