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Kuih Lapis Recipe (Steamed Layer Cake)

A traditional Malaysian dessert made of layered rice flour and coconut milk.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Malaysian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g rice flour
  • 50 g tapioca flour
  • 200 g sugar
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 600 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • as needed food coloring (red, green, etc.)

Instructions 

  1. Mix rice flour, tapioca flour, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add coconut milk and water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Divide the mixture into portions and add different food colorings to each.
  4. Grease a 9-inch square pan and place it in a steamer.
  5. Pour a layer of one colored mixture into the pan and steam for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Repeat with remaining layers, steaming each layer before adding the next.
  7. Once all layers are steamed, let it cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Kuih Lapis, Malaysian Dessert, Steamed Layer Cake
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