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Pulut Tai Tai

Cultural Context

Pulut Tai Tai is a traditional Nyonya dessert from Malaysia, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the Peranakan culture. This vibrant dish, made with glutinous rice and flavored with pandan and blue pea flowers, is often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations. Today, it is cherished not only in Malaysia but also in neighboring countries, showcasing the fusion of flavors and colors that define Nyonya cuisine.

MYMYdessert
6 servings
Servings4
butterfly pea flour
glutinous rice
coconut milk
salt
white sugar
palm sugar
pandan essence
4 egg yolks
banana leaf
1

Cook butterfly pea flour in boiling water for 10 minutes and discard the flowers.

2

Add in glutinous rice and soak overnight.

3

Mix in coconut milk with some salt.

4

Drain the glutinous rice and mix well with the coconut milk.

5

Prepare a steamer and lay banana leaf onto the steam tray.

6

Place the glutinous rice and blue glutinous rice in the steamer and swirl around for a marble effect.

7

Steam for 20 minutes.

8

To make kaya, cook coconut milk with white sugar, palm sugar, and pandan essence.

9

In a bowl, beat 4 egg yolks and mix in half of the coconut milk mixture gently while beating.

10

Pour the egg mixture back into the pan and continue cooking until thick.

11

Add pandan essence into 50 grams of coconut milk and pour it over the rice.

12

Continue steaming for 10 more minutes.

13

Press the rice until compact and leave to cool.

14

Top with homemade kaya and enjoy.

Equipment Needed

steamerbowl

Allergens

milksesame

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