Indo/Malay/Indigenous Inspired Kuihs

How the Colorful Kue Lapis Evolved to Become Sarawaks Geometric Kuih

How the Colorful Kue Lapis Evolved to Become Sarawaks Geometric Kuih From Indonesia to Suriname – The Story of the Kue Lapis Kue Lapis, Lapis Legit and Kek Lapis Sarawak Indonesia’s kue lapis, kue lapis legit and Malaysia’s kek lapis Sarawak are some of the most famous kues to exist. These buttery, chewy layered cakes […]

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The confusing but fascinating history of Onde Onde

Ondeh Ondeh Ondeh-Ondeh or Klepon? A Sweet Treat with Many Names but One Unforgettable Taste! Fact File Name: Origin: Popular in: Complexity: Flavor Profile: Notable Ingredients: Popularity: Ondeh-Ondeh/Onde-Onde/Klepon/Buah Melaka Java Java and nearby islands as well as Baba Nyonya communities in Malaysia Easy Sweet Gula Melaka, Pandan,Coconut Popular in homes and food stalls Ondeh-Ondeh (Klepon)

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What makes the history of Kuih Keria so unique?

Kuih Keira Gula Melaka Before Dunkin Donuts and other western donut chains came to invade Malaysia’s cuisine, there was Kuih Keira, a local version of the ‘Donut’. Fact File Name: Origin: Popular in: Complexity: Flavor Profile: Notable Ingredients: Popularity: Kuih Keria/Kuih Gelang/Donut Kampung Debated/Mixed Melaka Easy Sweet and slightly bitter Sweet potato (keledek in Malay),

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