Cook with kue lapis
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About
Kue lapis, also known as kuih lapis, is a traditional Southeast Asian steamed dessert known for its colourful, multi-layered appearance and soft, chewy texture. It is commonly found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, and is particularly associated with Peranakan cuisine. Due to historical migration and colonial ties, the dessert is also popular in Suriname, where it is known simply as lapis, as well as in the Netherlands.
Molecular pairings
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