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Cenil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

Cenil, a dish from Indonesia
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Cenil, sometimes also called as cendil or cetil is a traditional snack made from tapioca dough and sugar, usually added with food colouring, and shaped into small balls or cubes, coated and consumed with grated coconut.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientstapioca starch, sugar, food colouring, grated coconut
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodshaped into balls or cubes and boiled, then coated
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesweet, chewy, brightly coloured
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatensnack or sweet treat

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Cenil come from?
Cenil is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Cenil?
Cenil, sometimes also called as cendil or cetil is a traditional snack made from tapioca dough and sugar, usually added with food colouring, and shaped into small balls or cubes, coated and consumed with grated coconut.