What is Tepung Pelita ?
Tepung Pelita is a type of kuih served in a small rectangle container made of banana leaves and steamed. The Tepung Pelita consists of two distinct layers, the bottom is a green colour mix of pandan juice, tapioca flour and rice flour. While the top layer is white colour mix of coconut milk, corn starch and rice flour.
Coconut milk at the top and pandan layer at the bottom.
The Role of Banana Leaves
The pelita is attributed as a lamp in English and this can be reflected on the contrast layers of the Malay pudding.
The combination of banana leaf container and pandan layer enhances the flavour and fragrant naturally.
The creamy white layer encased with wilted green banana leaf is eye-catching and full of surprise as one does not expect to find a pandan layer beneath.
Preparation Methods
Normally the Tepung Pelita is steam.
However, in a certain recipe the Tepung Pelita is kept in the refrigerator because the pandan layer is cooked and chilled before the coconut milk layer is added.
Anyway, the taste of this soft pudding taste better when it chill compare when is eaten at the room temperature.
Enjoying Tepung Pelita
The best way to eat Tepung Pelita is with a spoon, allowing you to appreciate its soft, pudding-like texture.
As you eat through the top layer to the pandan layer beneath, you’ll experience a sweet and fragrant taste of pandan layer and creamy taste of coconut milk.
A Ramadan Favourite
This Malay pudding is available throughout the year, however the demand is high during fasting month. During Ramadan, those who fast prefer this soft cooling pudding as the dessert to break the fast.
Modern Commercialization
While traditionally served in banana leaf containers, Tepung Pelita has been modernised and commercialised.
Today, you can find this delightful dessert in special plastic containers made specifically for Tepung Pelita.
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