Red Tortoise Cake (kueh Angku)
Red Tortoise Cake (Kueh Angku) is a traditional Peranakan dessert made with glutinous rice flour and sweet potato filling. It is a popular snack during festive occasions and is known for its vibrant red color and intricate tortoise shell pattern.
Ingredients
- 300g glutinous rice flour
- 200g sweet potatoes, steamed and mashed
- 150g sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 120ml water
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough and sweet potato filling into small portions.
- Shape the dough around the filling to form small tortoise-shaped cakes.
- Steam the cakes for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Steaming
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Steamer Bamboo skewers
Tools
Mixing bowl Steaming rack
Serving suggestions
Serve the Red Tortoise Cake as a sweet treat during festive gatherings or as a snack with tea or coffee.
Tips & tricks
To achieve the traditional tortoise shell pattern, use a tortoise cake mold or shape the cakes by hand with a fork to create the desired pattern.
Cost
$8