A Delicious Kuih Lapis Recipe for 2023
What is Kuih Lapis?
Kuih lapis is a traditional Malaysian type of cake that is prepared by layering thin rice flour batter and baking it in an oven. It is usually served as a snack or a dessert. The batter is flavoured with spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and pandan leaves. The cake is usually served with a topping of coconut or condensed milk.
Ingredients Needed
To make kuih lapis, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups white rice flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons pandan leaves, chopped
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup gula melaka (palm sugar), grated
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions for Making Kuih Lapis
1. In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Mix well.
2. Add the pandan leaves and coconut milk, and mix until you have a thick batter.
3. Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour in half of the batter, spreading it evenly.
4. Sprinkle the grated gula melaka over the batter and cook for about 4 minutes.
5. Flip the cake over and cook for another 4 minutes.
6. Remove the cake from the pan and set aside.
7. Repeat steps 3-6 with the remaining batter.
8. Let the cakes cool before serving.
Enjoy Your Delicious Kuih Lapis!
Now that you know how to make kuih lapis, enjoy this delicious traditional Malaysian treat! You can serve it as a snack or a dessert, or even give it as gifts to friends and family. Bon appétit!
