World Flavors Cookbook

Kuih Lapis

Name: Kuih Lapis
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: Rice flour, tapioca flour, coconut milk, sugar, salt, food coloring (usually red and white)

A colorful, multi-layered steamed rice flour cake with a bouncy, gelatinous texture.

Cuisine: Malaysia

Ingredients

Rice flour, tapioca flour, coconut milk, sugar, salt, food coloring (usually red and white)

Instructions

1. Mix flours, coconut milk, and sugar into a smooth batter. 2. Divide the batter and add colors to some parts. 3. Steam one layer (about 1cm thick) for 5-7 minutes until set. 4. Pour the next layer of a different color on top and steam again. 5. Repeat until you have 9 layers. 6. Let cool completely before slicing with a plastic knife to prevent sticking.