🇲🇾 Malaysia recipe
Kuih Lapis
Kuih Lapis is a stunning, jewel-toned steamed layer cake that is a labor of love in Malay and Nyonya kitchens. Each thin layer of rice flour and coconut milk batter is individually steamed before the next is poured on top, creating a striking striped cross-section. The process requires patience and precision, but the result is a soft, slightly chewy, beautifully layered cake that is a centerpiece at festive gatherings and Hari Raya celebrations.
Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr 30 mins
Serves6
Difficultyhard
Ingredients
- 200g rice flour
- 50g tapioca starch
- 400ml thick coconut milk
- 300ml water
- 250g sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pandan extract
- Red and green food coloring (or natural alternatives like beetroot and pandan juice)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for greasing
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 240
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 10 g
