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Malaysian Coconut Candy - 马来椰丝糖

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Of all the hundreds of local traditional candy recipes, this coconut candy will be the most satisfying for every sweet tooth in your household. This homemade candy recipe has never been easier. Back when I was a little girl, my mother used to make this coconut candy for us. She would stacked the cubes of candies in alternating neon pink and green mosaics, then placed it on the table for us to enjoy whilst it is still fresh from the tin. We really love the taste of this "blockbuster" sweet treat!  This coconut candy is made from fresh grated coconut, evaporated milk and granulated sugar. The end result has a fudge-like quality. It is considered as party food, and is usually tinted in lurid red or green. Just a couple of pieces of this candy with your cuppa will definitely please your craving of sweets, that is if you can stop yourself from reaching for another to another. I will urge you to give this recipe a try, the little kids will plainly love it and trust me it will

Homemade Chilling Soya Beancurd - 自制冷豆花

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Never thought that making homemade Soya Beancurd Pudding can be so easy... This simple recipe only requires 4 types of ingredients, which can be grabbed at any grocery shops out there ease-fully. The method of making it is so effortless, you just need to boil the soya drink, add in the agar-agar powder and chill it! Before feasting on, add the prepared brown sugar concentrate over the set beancurd, wow the texture is so silky smooth and it really glides down to your throat! It certainly tastes like the one selling in those stores... really love it especially in a hot day! ... Get ready your taste buds, enjoy! ~ Homemade Chilling Soya Beancurd ~ Ingredients: Pudding: 1 tsp agar-agar powder (swallow brand - 燕子标) 1000 ml soya drink (less sugar) 100 ml water 50 g brown sugar (bintang thai gula merah) Methods: 1. Pour half of the soya drink and boil over medium heat. 2. Stir in the agar agar powder to the other half of the soya drink then add int

Homemade White Rabbit Creamy Candy - 自制大白兔奶糖

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The white rabbit creamy candy, a brand that have  brought lots of our childhood memories! This candy has accompanied us through our schooldays, even up to this minute I still love this candy loads because it's creamy, milky and soft. It's an unique and classic candy that people have loved for decades.  This homemade recipe is  made with 3 simple ingredients, comparing to the original one that is selling in the stores, this is much milkier and softer. Come, let's have fun to make our own candy together! This  homemade version is delicious, it just melts in your tongue and if you are craving for sugary, drop one into your mouth, those luscious feelings are simply remarkable! ... Have great time chewing! ~ Homemade White Rabbit Creamy Candy ~ Ingredients: 200 g whipping cream 200 g fresh milk 30 g castor sugar Some edible rice paper, if you want to wrap the candy Methods: 1. Mix all 3 ingredients in a bowl. 2. Pour it over a non stick pan

Pandan Pancake - 香兰煎饼

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Breakkie is a modern slang for breakfast and Pancake is a classic breakfast meal in western country.  The Malaysian pancake is flavoured with pandan (screwpine leaves).  If you have never tried pandan, it is a sort of Asian vanilla only muskier and made from a lovely slender leaf.  It can be used in both sweet and savoury food.  This recipe is simple, and the texture of this pandan pancake is fluffy soft , crispy and not too sweet. It is a healthy yet satisfying meal to start off a hearty morning.   ... Enjoy the  strong aroma of padanus! ~ Pandan Pancake ~ Ingredients: 300g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 100g castor sugar 40ml pandan juice 240ml water Corn / vegetable oil for frying Methods: 1. Hand whisk egg and sugar until sugar is dissolved. 2. Mix the flour, salt and baking powder, pour in the egg and sugar mixture, pandan juice and water gradually. 3. Mix until the batter is smooth. 4. Fry the batter portions by po

Rainbow Coconut Agar-Agar - 彩虹椰汁菜燕

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Agar-agar, is essentially the Malay language for jelly. The gelatin is derived from seaweed and yes, it is very friendly to vegans. Agar-agar is of a much firmer texture comparing to jelly, least once the agar-agar is set, no matter how much you agitate it, it will not quiver or shake. Well, whatever the case, its a well loved treats especially in our warm weather.   I used coconut milk as part of my ingredients because coconut has a rich creamy sweet taste and when paired with agar-agar, it somehow gives a certain hint of luxury to this simple dessert. ... Have fun!   ~ Rainbow Coconut Agar-Agar ~ Ingredients: 25 g agar-agar powder 150 ml water 900ml water, hot 3 pieces pandan leaves, knotted 200 g sugar 200 g packet coconut milk 1/2 tsp salt Coloring, any color of your choice   Methods: 1. Dissolve agar-agar powder with 100 ml of water, then pour in 900 ml of hot water gradually till it is smooth. 2. Over medium heat, add sugar and pandan le