Kuih Lapis

Indulge in the vibrant layers of Kuih Lapis, a delightful Malaysian treat made with rice flour, coconut milk, and pandan extract. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack, this colorful dessert is sure to impress!

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon pandan extract
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, and sugar.

2. 2

   Add the coconut milk, water, pandan extract, and salt to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.

3. 3

   Divide the batter into two equal portions. Leave one portion plain and add pandan extract to the other portion for color.

4. 4

   Grease a cake pan or a steaming tray. Pour the plain batter into the pan, smoothing it out evenly.

5. 5

   Steam for about 10 minutes or until set. Then, pour the pandan batter over the steamed layer and steam again for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Repeat layering and steaming process until all batter is used, finishing with a layer of pandan batter.

7. 7

   Let the kuih cool completely before slicing into squares.

8. 8

   Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dessert or snack.