Dessert - Green Leaf Fritters

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Folks,

 

This is a dessert eaten widely in all parts of Borneo.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

 

Kuih Rengas (green leaf fitters)

Ingredients :

 

Filling:

1 lb green peas

6 cups water

½ grated coconut

1 cup sugar

3/4 cups brown sugar

: 1 tsp. salt

½ cup flour

Oil for deep frying

 

Batter:

0.6 lb rice flour

3 cups water

½ tsp. turmeric powder

Pinch of salt

Serves 6-8

 

Method:

 

Boil the green peas until they expand. Add more water if necessary. Add the

coconut, brown sugar, sugar and salt. Stir until thick. Remove into a mixing

bowl. Mix thoroughly with flour. Using a tablespoon, spoon out the mixture

and shape into balls. Flatten slightly and keep aside. Prepare batter. Mix

together all the ingredients until smooth. Heat oil and fry the cakes,

dipping each into the batter and frying until golden.

 

 

 

Best Wishes,

Wee