Seri Muka (Creamy Pandan Custard layer with Sticky Rice)
Pandan Custard Layer with Sticky Rice is a revered Malay dessert, beloved for its creamy pandan custard paired with succulent sticky rice. Infused with the fragrant essence of pandan, this exquisite dish is a staple at family gatherings, offering a taste of tradition and togetherness. A recipe close to the heart, it's a delightful celebration of flavor and family heritage. If Pandan is not your thing, swap it with the brown sugar or durian paste for extra unique flavouring.
Ingredients
- 400g sticky rice
- 250ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pandan leaf for the rice (or buy Pandan Extract/flavouring and colouring available from the Asian shop)
- A little oil (for greasing the tray)
Part A
- 5-6 pandan leaves
- 3/4 cup water
- Blend to produce 1/2 cup of pandan juice
Part B
- 190ml coconut cream
- 200g castor sugar
- 60g standard flour
- 5 size 7 eggs
- 1/2 cup pandan juice (from Part A) or use few drop of Pandan extract/flavouring and colouring mixed with half cup of water.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A drop or two of green food colouring (if the extract already have the colouring, omit this)
Garnish:
Any of our freeze-dried fruit for an extra twist
Method:
Sticky Rice Layer:
- Soak the sticky rice for 30 minutes then drain.
- Mix the rice with coconut milk, sugar, salt, and one pandan leaf
- Steam for 30 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Fluff it up a bit after cooking.
- Grease a tray with oil and line it with baking paper.
- Press the steamed rice into the tray firmly.
Pandan Custard Seri Muka:
- Blend all Part A ingredients and then strain to get 1/2 cup of pandan juice.
- Blend all Part B ingredients together with the 1/2 cup of pandan juice from Part A until smooth.
- Roughen the surface of the rice layer with a fork, to help the layers stick together when steamed.
- Pour the green pandan mixture over the rice.
- Steam for 45 -60 minutes or until set. Test with a skewer - if it comes out clean, it’s done.
To Serve:
Let it cool before cutting into pieces. Garnish with your choice of our freeze-dried fruit for that unique twist. Enjoy this traditional dessert with a modern touch!
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