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.

Red Tortoise Cake (kueh Angku)

Ingredients

  • 300g glutinous rice flour
  • 200g sweet potatoes, steamed and mashed
  • 150g sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 120ml water
  • Red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Add water gradually and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
  3. Divide the dough and sweet potato filling into small portions.
  4. Shape the dough around the filling to form small tortoise-shaped cakes.
  5. 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