Kuih Cara
HalalSmall cup-shaped kuih made from a coconut milk and egg batter, cooked in a special mold. Comes in sweet (pandan) or savory (with minced meat or onion) versions.
Difficulty
easy
Prep Time
25 min
Ingredients
- rice flour
- coconut milk
- eggs
- sugar
- pandan juice
- salt
Variations
- kuih cara manis
- kuih cara berlauk
- kuih cara pandan
Did You Know
The special mold used for kuih cara, called 'acuan kuih cara', has small cup-shaped depressions and is traditionally made from cast iron, giving the kuih its crispy bottom.
Nutrition Facts
4 pieces (100g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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