A simple Malaysian dessert.
Very easy to make and tasty.
KUIH LAPIS (LAYERED CAKE)
INGREDIENTS:
300 grms rice soaked and ground finely ( thick)
50 grms cornflour
360 grms sugar
4 cups coconut milk from 1 coconut
a pinch of salt
red colouring
a little rose essence
METHOD:
Into a bowl add all the things except the red colouring and essence.
Stir until the sugar is dissolves.
Add the essence.
Divide into two portions.
Leave one portion uncloured.
Add red colour to a light pink in the other portion.
Place a round 21 cm greased cake tin in a steamer tray.
Pour 2 round laddle full of un coloured batter into tray. ( the batter must cover the tray)
Cover and steam over rapid boiling water for 2 minutes until cooked.
Pour in 2 round laddle full of pink coloured batter into tray.
Repeat procedure alternating uncoloured and coloured layers
Until batter is used up. The last layer should be red.
The last layer add a bit more red to make it dark red in colour.
Remove from steamer and allow to cool. Really cold.
When cold cut into diamond-shaped pieces.
Use a knife dipped in ice water to cut neat slices.

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