Kuih Lopes | Glutinous Rice with Brown Sugar Syrup | Malaysian Kitchen in Germany

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Brown rice flour adds fiber and nutrients while maintaining a similar texture.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and can enhance flavor.

grated coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes provide coconut flavor without added sugars.

Soak glutinous rice in water for several hours or overnight.

Drain the soaked rice and blend with pandan juice and food coloring until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a lined steaming tray.

Steam the rice mixture over boiling water until set.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Cut the steamed rice into squares or rectangles.

Wrap each piece in banana leaves for presentation.

Serve with grated coconut sprinkled on top.

For the sugar sauce, combine pandan leaf, palm/brown sugar, white sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until dissolved.

Cooking Techniques

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