Ang Koo Kueh Recipe

Ang Koo Kueh is a typical Asian Chinese recipe delight. It is created with a flat round shape mirroring the design of a turtle's shell and often attached on a piece of banana leaf. The usage of banana leaf in the Ang Koo Kueh is to prevent it from sticking onto other surface. The obvious distinction of this snack is due to its obvious coloring used. Ang Koo Kueh can be found from different color ranging from red, green, purple and others. This snack is filled with sweet fillings such as red bean paste, or peanut paste.

Ingredients A

50g Rice Flour
225 ml Water
3 tbsp Oil

Ingredients B

300g Glutinous Rice Flour
200ml Coconut Milk
6 tbsp Oil
60g Sugar
¼ tsp Red Food Coloring (Any color of your preference)

Green Bean Paste

600g Split Green Beans
500g Sugar
300ml Water
Few pieces of Panda Leaves

Few peices of Banana Leaves (Cut into round or square shape of approximately 2 inches)

Method

1. Cook ingredients A till thickened. Set aside to cool.
2. Mix Ingredients B to the colled A mixture and knead into smooth dough.
3. To make filling, soak split green beans for 5-8 hours, drain dry and lay on a cloth. Steam for 45-60 minutes till cooked and mushy. Blend the beans till fine and add in sugar, water and pandan leaves. Cook over low heat till the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool then roll into small balls.
4. Divide dough into small portions, flatten and rap 1 ball of filling with each portion. Press into a mould, knock out and place on 1 piece of banana leaf.
5. Steam Aong Koo Kueh over medium heat for 8-10 minutes. Remove and brush with oil.

Tips

If you are using a plastic mould, remember to smear the dough with a little bit of oil before placing into the mould. As for a wooden mould, dust the mould with a little tapioca flour first.