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Seri muka kuih
Malaysian·non-vegetarian·medium

Seri muka kuih

Alright, folks, gather around for my version of Seri Muka Kuih! Trust me, you're in for a treat with this delightful Malaysian dessert. So, here's what you need to do: First, soak your glutinous rice - oh, and don't be like me and forget about it for hours, ending up with super soggy rice. One time, I got so caught up in a cooking show that I left the rice soaking overnight! Learn from my mistake and set a timer, okay? Now, here's a little tip for you - when pouring the rice mixture into the cake pan, give it a gentle tap on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Those sneaky bubbles can mess with the texture, and we don't want that! And before I forget, let me tell you about the time I mistook salt for sugar in a recipe. Let's just say that dessert turned into a salty disaster! Always double-check your ingredients, my friends. So, get your aprons on, follow the steps with a sprinkle of fun, and indulge in the rich layers of Seri Muka Kuih. Enjoy every bite of this coconutty goodness!

90 min(prep 30 + cook 60)
4 servings
200 kcal
4.3

Ingredients

Nutrition

200 kcalper serving
Protein4g8%
Carbs30g57%
Fat8g15%
Fiber1g2%
Sugar10g19%

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak glutinous rice with water for at least 1 ½ hours prior to using. Drain.

  2. 2

    Prepare a 9-inch round or square cake pan and spray with cooking spray or line with plastic wrap.

  3. 3

    Mix coconut milk, water, salt and the rice. Pour it into cake pan, topped with the pandan knots.

  4. 4

    Steam for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    After 30 minutes, fluff up the rice and remove pandan knots. Then, using a greased spatula, flatten the steamed rice. Make sure there are no holes/air bubbles and gaps in the rice, especially the sides.

  6. 6

    Steam for another 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Combine pandan juice, coconut milk, all purpose flour, cornflour, and sugar. Mix well.

  8. 8

    Add eggs and whisk well then strain into a medium sized metal bowl or pot.

  9. 9

    Place pandan mixture over simmering water (double boiler or bain-marie)

  10. 10

    Stir continuously and cook till custard starts to thicken. (15 minutes)

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