Kuih Talam
HalalA two-layered steamed kuih with a green pandan bottom layer and a white coconut milk top layer. Soft, wobbly, and mildly sweet with a fragrant pandan aroma.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
1 hour
Ingredients
- rice flour
- tapioca flour
- coconut milk
- pandan juice
- sugar
- salt
Variations
- kuih talam pandan
- kuih talam ubi kayu
- kuih talam labu
Did You Know
Kuih talam literally means 'tray kuih' — named after the flat trays (talam) used to steam the kuih. Getting the two layers to stick perfectly without mixing is the mark of a skilled cook.
Nutrition Facts
2 pieces (120g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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