Sarawakian Kek Sarang Semut (Ant's Nest Cake)

Ant's Nest Cake, or Kek Sarang Semut, is a traditional dessert from Sarawak, Malaysia. This unique cake is named after its appearance, which resembles an ant's nest due to its crispy and crunchy texture.

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Sarawakian Kek Sarang Semut (Ant's Nest Cake)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and sugar.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then add water and bring to a boil.
  4. Pour the hot butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well to form a crumbly dough.
  5. Press the dough into a greased cake tin, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and crispy.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool before cutting into slices.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
3g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Cake tin Mixing bowl Saucepan

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Ant's Nest Cake with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a delightful snack.

Tips & tricks

For an extra crunch, you can add some crushed peanuts to the dough before baking.

Cost

$5