Kuih Seri Muka

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   Soak the glutinous rice with water for at least 1½ hours before using.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Drain the rice.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Prepare a 9-inch round or square cake pan and spray it with cooking spray or line it with plastic wrap.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Mix the coconut milk, water, salt, and rice.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Pour the rice mixture into the cake pan and top with the pandan knots.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Steam for 30 minutes.

   30 min
7. 7
   Step 7:

   Fluff the rice and remove the pandan knots.

8. 8
   Step 8:

   Using a greased spatula, flatten the steamed rice, making sure there are no holes, air bubbles, or gaps, especially around the sides.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Steam for another 10 minutes.

   10 min
10. 10
    Step 10:

    Combine the pandan juice, coconut milk, all-purpose flour, corn flour, and sugar.

11. 11
    Step 11:

    Mix well.

12. 12
    Step 12:

    Add the eggs and whisk well.

13. 13
    Step 13:

    Strain the mixture into a medium-sized metal bowl or pot.

14. 14
    Step 14:

    Place the pandan mixture over simmering water in a double boiler or bain-marie.

15. 15
    Step 15:

    Stir continuously and cook until the custard starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.

    15 min
16. 16
    Step 16:

    Pour the pandan custard over the glutinous rice layer.

17. 17
    Step 17:

    Tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.

18. 18
    Step 18:

    Continue steaming for 30 minutes.

    30 min
19. 19
    Step 19:

    Remove the kuih seri muka from the steamer and let it cool completely before cutting into rectangles or diamond shapes.