Kuih Kapit Recipe (Resipi Kuih Kapit)
Kuih Kapit (Kue Semprong) also known as Love Letters Biscuit is a popular snack made during festive season especially in Singapore and Malaysia. Similar waffle-like biscuit made using the same technique can be found in many parts of Southeast Asia.
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Equipment
- 1 kuih kapit maker
Ingredients
- 100 g rice flour
- 50 g all-purpose wheat flour
- 150 g egg about 3 x 55g-60g egg
- 150 g thick coconut milk
- 200 g water
- 150 g fine granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Whisk 150 g egg until foamy. Add in 150 g thick coconut milk, 200 g water, 150 g fine granulated sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt, mix until sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Sift in 100 g rice flour and 50 g all-purpose wheat flour, mix until the batter is smooth with no visible lumps, rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the maker, pour in ½ tablespoon of batter. Amount of batter for each piece depends on the size of your mould.
- The biscuit can be shaped in roll-shape or folded into triangular shape. Biscuit must be shaped immediately; it will harden and turn crisp very fast. Gloves are recommended for protection against heat.
- Egg roll shape: Scrape off excess batter; immediately roll into egg roll shape with a chopstick.
- Triangular shape: Fold into quarter, and trim off excess batter with scissors.
- Store in airtight container as soon as possible.
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Notes
This recipe yields about 90 pieces.
The nutritional value for reference is for 1 piece.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 8mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
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