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Kuih Lopez

Kuih Lopez

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And when that glossy brown sugar syrup is poured over? That’s when it all comes alive. It adds this deep, almost smoky sweetness that slowly melts into the rice, making every bite richer than the last. Some bites feel more coconutty, some more syrupy, and some just pure pandan goodness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Malay

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS A
  • 2 cup glutinous rice
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 pandan leaves
  • 1/2 tsp green food coloring
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cup grated coconut white only
  • A pinch of salt
  • Banana leaves as needed
  • Raffia string for tying
INGREDIENTS B
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 pandan leaves

Method
 

  1. Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in water and lime water for 30 minutes.
  2. Blend the pandan leaves and water. Strain.
  3. Drain the sticky rice and put it in a pot.
  4. Add the pandan water, green food coloring, coconut milk, and a little salt. Mix well.
  5. Cover the pot and turn the knob to Pressure. Press 'High Pressure' for 5 minutes and 'ON'.
  6. When the pot beeps, turn the knob to 'Steam' and release the pressure. If there is no hissing sound, press 'OFF' and slowly open the pot lid.
  7. Remove the sticky rice and roll it in banana leaves. Tie both ends neatly with raffia string.
  8. Place the sticky rice rolls in the pot and add water until they are submerged.
  9. Cover the pot and turn the knob to Steam. Press 'Steam' for 15 minutes and 'ON'.
  10. When the pot beeps, turn the knob to 'Steam' and release the pressure. If there is no hissing sound, press 'OFF' and slowly open the pot lid.
  11. Remove the rolled sticky rice and let it cool.
  12. Put all the Ingredients B into the pot. Press 'Stir Fry' and 'ON'. Stir until it boils.
  13. Press 'OFF' and strain the brown sugar water into a bowl. Cool.
  14. Cut the sticky rice rolls with a knife and mix with the grated coconut seasoned with salt.
  15. Serve with brown sugar water. Now the Kuih Lopez is ready to eat.

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