Kueh
Kueh [or Kuih] are bite-sized desserts sold in markets on the streets. It is cut into medium bite-sized pieces, and is a really popular dish in Malaysia. This Nyonya dessert comes in an assortment of colours and flavours, and can range from being very sweet to being borderline savoury.
Kuehs come in many different variations, including ones with a pudding-like texture and ones that are made with sticky glutinous rice. These bite-sized desserts are very cheap and easy to find, but the best ones are always sold in street markets. This is because the makers of these are always very experienced and have made them for many years.
The price of kuehs range from RM 2-3 [around AUD $1] for a small box of two.
Some of my favourites include:
Pulut Tai Tai
Pulut Tai Tai is a kueh made of white and blue sticky rice mixed together, and is served with kaya [a sweet coconut spread]. It takes a long time to make, with the rice having to be soaked for 4hours and later half is dyed blue to create the marbling effect. This is usually serves in small bite-sized pieces, with the kaya spread on top. This is one of my favourites, and I highly recommend having some when you visit Malaysia! (◕◡◕✿)
[it costs roughly RM3 for two, which is about AUD$1]
Ang Ku
Ang Ku is a traditional kueh, made of glutinous dough usually dyed orange and is wrapped around a soft sweet filling. The dough is pressed into a wooden tortoise shell maker, creating the intricate and tortoise-like effect on the surface. It is soft and stretchy, and is placed on a piece of banana leaf to be served.
[it costs roughly RM2 for one, which is roughly AUD$0.70]
Image Source: https://www.miss-crumbs-a-lot.com/blog/ang-ku-kueh-red-tortoise-cakes
[it costs roughly RM2 for one, which is roughly AUD$0.70]
Image Source: https://www.miss-crumbs-a-lot.com/blog/ang-ku-kueh-red-tortoise-cakes
Kueh Lapis
Kueh Lapis is made of layers of thinly rolled-out glutinous dough placed one on top of the other, often very sweet and colourful. The colours of the rows are often alternating, and can come in a variety of different colours. The best part about this dessert is eating it, as there is an extremely fun way of deconstructing this. You can peel each individual layer off, and eat it slowly to savour the flavour. (◕▽◕✿)
I highly recommend trying all these when you visit Malaysia, to experience the different foods and flavours this country has to offer ~ （＾－＾✿）
Editor: Ree Na Cheah
Kueh Lapis is made of layers of thinly rolled-out glutinous dough placed one on top of the other, often very sweet and colourful. The colours of the rows are often alternating, and can come in a variety of different colours. The best part about this dessert is eating it, as there is an extremely fun way of deconstructing this. You can peel each individual layer off, and eat it slowly to savour the flavour. (◕▽◕✿)
I highly recommend trying all these when you visit Malaysia, to experience the different foods and flavours this country has to offer ~ （＾－＾✿）
Editor: Ree Na Cheah
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