this kueh is made by steaming sago pearls with grated coconut stuffed in between, as well as gula melaka filling, to give it an interesting chewy texture. some recipes substitute tapioca pearls for sago.
name meaning
malay: kueh abok-abok sago/kueh abuk-abuk sago - abuk-abuk: malay for dust/powder - sago: referring to sago pearls made from palm tree starch, commonly used in desserts.
