Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup mung bean (soaked overnight)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pandan paste
- Banana leaves for lining
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the glutinous rice and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain the rice and add 1 1/2 cups of water. Steam the rice for 20 minutes or until cooked.
3. While the rice is cooking, blend the mung bean with 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
4. In a saucepan, mix the mung bean puree, sugar, salt, and pandan paste. Cook over low heat until the mixture thickens.
5. In another saucepan, mix the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
6. Mix the cooked rice with the coconut milk mixture.
7. Line a 9-inch square pan with banana leaves.
8. Spread the rice mixture evenly on the bottom of the pan.
9. Spread the mung bean mixture on top of the rice.
10. Steam the pan for 30 minutes or until the mung bean layer is set.
11. Let it cool before slicing into squares.
Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours
Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
Steam at medium heat.
Serving size:
Makes 9-12 squares.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 240
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 47g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 110mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pandan paste can be substituted with vanilla extract.
- Mung bean can be substituted with red bean or black bean.
Variations:
- Add a layer of grated coconut on top of the mung bean layer.
- Use different colors of food coloring to create a rainbow effect.
Tips and tricks:
- Soak the glutinous rice for at least 2 hours to ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh banana leaves for a better aroma.
- Use a toothpick to check if the mung bean layer is set.
Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Steam the squares for 10 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the squares on a plate and sprinkle with grated coconut.
Garnishes:
Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
None.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mung bean layer is too thin, add more mung bean puree.
- If the rice is too sticky, reduce the amount of water.
Food safety advice:
- Use fresh ingredients.
- Wash your hands before handling food.
- Cook the food thoroughly.
Food history:
Seri Muka Kacang is a traditional Malaysian dessert that originated from the Peranakan community.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, creamy, and slightly nutty.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Malaysian