Nyonya Coconut Egg Rolls (Kueh Belanda)

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Also commonly known as "love letters", these fragrant and crispy egg rolls are popular treats enjoyed during the Lunar New Year and are great as festive gifts. 

Yield: 75 Rolls
Prep Time: mins
Cook Time: mins
Difficulty Level: /5

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 300 g castor sugar
  • 350 ml coconut milk
  • 300 g plain (all-purpose) flour

Steps

01. In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs with castor sugar and gradually add coconut milk.

02. Once sugar dissolves, add flour into mixing bowl, a little at a time, mixing well with each addition.

03. Grease kueh belanda mould. Heat mould on both sides over charcoal grill.

04. Using a ladle, pour batter over heated mould. Allow excess batter to drip back into the mixing bowl.

05. Close mould tightly immediately and place on grill. Flip mould to ensure both sides are evenly cooked.

06. Release mould and flip crispy pancake onto a cutting board. Roll pancake into a small wrap while still hot. Repeat steps for remaining egg rolls.

07. Allow kueh belanda to cool before storing in an airtight tin container.

Recipe: Philip Chia / Photo: Courtesy of Marshall Cavendish 

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