Sunday, 11 October 2015

Chinese Food Reviews 4: Seri Muka

Chinese/Malaysian Food Review
Seri Muka


Seri Muka is another fine dish from the land of Malaysia; it is what I’d call a light dessert, kind of like an appetizer but for dessert.

The dessert consists of two main parts: the bottom half is steamed glutinous and the top is green custard made with Pandan essence (this is what gives it the green). Coconut milk is also a key ingredient when making this dish.


As far as cooking this dish goes, the rice base is steamed with coconut milk until it solidifies a little. The custard is than made by blending the custard powder, water, sugar, eggs, pandan essence, coconut milk and flour. The custard is heated and than poured over the rice in the steamer and left to complete cook.



The texture of the dessert is super soft and kind of smooth to eat, the flavours are mildly sweet but definitely noticeable. The pandan essence is the main flavour but the creamy flavour of the milky rice pudding balances out well with it.


Overall a must try dish, with a striking appearance and flavours very unique and enjoyable. I’d expect to find similar dishes in Malaysian restaurants and market stands.


Picture were taken at home on my iPhone :)





-Lucas

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