Malay Dessert Durian Seri Muka

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

durian puree

🥗Healthier: jackfruit puree

💰Cheaper: banana puree

Jackfruit offers a similar texture and sweetness, while banana is widely available and inexpensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Soak 2 cups of glutinous rice overnight or for at least 3 hours.

Drain the soaked rice using a metal strainer.

Transfer the glutinous rice into a tray.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk and a pinch of salt to the rice, along with a little water.

Place pandan leaves on top of the rice.

Turn on the heat to low medium-high and steam the glutinous rice for about 30 minutes until cooked.

Remove the durian flesh from the seed using a small knife.

Add 1 cup of coconut milk and all the durians into a blender.

Check if the glutinous rice is cooked using a fork.

Remove the pandan leaves from the rice.

Transfer the durian mixture into a bowl and add yellow food coloring, sugar, 2 tablespoons of glutinous rice, and 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch.

Whisk until smooth and ensure there are no lumps.

Pour the custard over the rice layer and spread it out evenly.

Steam the custard for about 30 minutes until cooked.

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