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Kuih Talam

Two-layer pandan-coconut pudding

Kuih talam is a steamed Malay dessert of two layers: a sweet green pandan layer and a salty white coconut layer.

The contrast of sweet and salty and the delicate, wobbly texture make it a popular tea pastry.

Kuih Talam
Servings9 pieces
Time60 min
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • Rice flour120 g
  • Tapioca flour60 g
  • Coconut milk400 ml
  • Pandan juice100 ml
  • Sugar120 g
  • Salt1 pinch

= available authentic in the Asia Boutique

Preparation

  1. Mix the green layer of rice flour, pandan and sugar.

  2. Pour the green layer into the tin and partly steam.

  3. Mix the white coconut layer with a little salt.

  4. Pour over the green layer and finish steaming.

  5. Let cool completely and cut into pieces.

Make it original

Pandan and tapioca flour for kuih talam are in the Asia Boutique.

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