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Kuih Lapis (Malaysian Layered Steamed Confection)

This layered Malaysian kuih lapis is made using wheat flour and cornstarch. It has a chewy texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 4 cups medium-thick coconut milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Food coloring as desired

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat a baking pan in a steamer over a pot of simmering water.
  2. 2
    Combine the flour, cornstarch, sugar, coconut milk, and salt in a blender. Process until completely smooth, then strain the batter.
  3. 3
    Divide the batter into two bowls. Use food coloring to color each bowl a different color as desired.
  4. 4
    Pour a thin layer of one batter into the baking pan in the steamer, making sure it's evenly distributed. Cover and let steam for 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Uncover the steamer, and pour an equally thin layer of the other batter on top of the first layer. Cover and let steam for 3 minutes.
  6. 6
    Repeat the layering and steaming process, alternating colors, until you have used up all your batter.
  7. 7
    Remove the pan from the steamer, and allow it to cool completely.
  8. 8
    Unmold the kuih from the pan, and cut it into pieces.
Category
Desserts
Method
Steaming