STEAMED MA LAI KOH

Ma Lai Koh

is a common dish 

served in a Dim Sum restaurant

Many people like its spongy texture

Others like its unique colour and fragrant from Gula Melaka

It is the Gula Melaka 

that makes it different from the traditional steamed cakes

Special thanks 

to Miss Jess Ooi 

who gladly shared this recipe with us


so fluffy the texture inside

STEAMED MA LAI KOH

A. 150g Gula Melaka, chopped

     100g hot water

     3 eggs, whisk until light

     65g cooking oil

B. sifted together

     150g self raising flour

     1/2 tsp baking powder

     1/2 tsp baking soda

C.Topping: toasted kuaci

1) pour hot water over chopped Gula Melaka, stir until sugar is dissolved. 

    Sieve & leave aside to cool

2) when cooled, add whisked egg & oil, mix well

3) add flour & mix until combined

4) strain the batter, cover & leave aside for 30-40 min

5) line muffin cups with paper & pour in batter to 90% full

6) decorate top with some toasted kuaci

7) steam for 15min on high flame