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Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe by Archana's Kitchen
Malaysian Nasi Lemak Rice Recipe by Archana's Kitchen from www.archanaskitchen.com

Description

Rice cake, or known as 'Kuih Bakul' in Malaysia, is a traditional Chinese New Year snack that is made by steaming glutinous rice flour and sugar. It has a chewy texture and a sweet taste that makes it a perfect treat for any occasion. This Malaysian rice cake recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg glutinous rice flour
  • 700 g sugar
  • 1.5 L water
  • Pandan leaves (optional)

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Steaming tray or baking tin
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method

  1. Mix the glutinous rice flour and water in a mixing bowl until it forms a smooth batter.
  2. Add in the sugar and pandan leaves and mix well.
  3. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps.
  4. Grease the steaming tray or baking tin with oil and line it with parchment paper.
  5. Pour the mixture into the tray or tin and tap it to remove any air bubbles.
  6. Steam the mixture over high heat for 1 hour.
  7. After 1 hour, remove the tray or tin from the steamer and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the rice cake from the tray or tin and cut it into slices.
  9. Coat the rice cake with some flour to prevent it from sticking together.
  10. Store the rice cake in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge.

Notes

  • You can add food coloring to the mixture to make it more colorful.
  • If you don't have pandan leaves, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • You can also add some roasted sesame seeds or shredded coconut to the mixture for extra flavor.
  • The rice cake can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Info

One serving of rice cake (40g) contains:

  • Calories: 130
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sodium: 0mg

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the mixture is well mixed and free of lumps to ensure a smooth texture.
  • Tap the tray or tin a few times after pouring in the mixture to remove any air bubbles.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the rice cake into slices to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Coat the rice cake with flour to prevent it from sticking together.
  • Store the rice cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.

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