Layered Rice Cake (sarawakian Kuih Lapis)

Layered Rice Cake, also known as Sarawakian Kuih Lapis, is a traditional Malaysian dessert that is popular during festive seasons and special occasions. This colorful and sweet treat is made by layering different colored rice flour batter to create a beautiful and delicious cake.

Layered Rice Cake (sarawakian Kuih Lapis)

Ingredients

  • 500g rice flour
  • 200g sugar
  • 1 liter coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Food coloring (various colors)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, sugar, coconut milk, and salt until well combined.
  2. Divide the batter into different bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl to create different colored batters.
  3. Grease a square baking pan and pour a thin layer of one colored batter into the pan. Steam for 5 minutes until set.
  4. Continue layering different colored batters and steaming each layer until all the batter is used up.
  5. Once the last layer is steamed, let the cake cool before cutting it into squares and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
2g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Large bowl Square baking pan Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Layered Rice Cake as a sweet treat during festive gatherings or as a dessert after a delicious Malaysian meal.

Tips & tricks

For a more vibrant and colorful cake, use natural food coloring such as pandan leaf extract or beetroot juice.

Cost

$10