Kuih Seri Muka
HalalA two-layered kuih with a bottom layer of glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and a top layer of smooth, green pandan custard. A beloved Malay teatime treat.
Difficulty
hard
Prep Time
1.5 hours
Ingredients
- glutinous rice
- coconut milk
- pandan leaves
- eggs
- sugar
- rice flour
- salt
Variations
- kuih seri muka pandan
- kuih seri muka durian
- kuih seri muka gula Melaka
Did You Know
The two-tier structure is said to symbolise harmony — the bright pandan custard represents vitality and beauty, while the dense glutinous rice base represents stability and the agrarian foundation of the community.
Nutrition Facts
2 pieces (140g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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