Food is one of the most attractive points in Singapore, but pastries in Singapore have not received much attention. In this article, let’s take stock of the classic pastries in Singapore, and see if there are any you like!
1. Lapis Sagu
Lapis Sagu is an authentic Nonyas delicacy that is very popular in Singapore. Due to its iridescent colors, Lapis Sagu is very popular among children. If you think it tastes like fruit candy, then you are wrong, Lapis Sagu tastes very traditional, usually with red beans, coconut milk, durian and chendol. Some people like to bite down, while others like to uncover layer by layer and eat slowly, which is fun and delicious. Lapis Sagu is also given as a gift on some occasions.
2. Kuih Seri Muka
Kuih Seri Muka is a famous traditional dessert whose Malay name means "pretty face". The shape of this pastry is two-layer, the upper layer is green corn flour paste dyed with pandan leaf juice, and the lower layer is cooked glutinous rice. Sometimes blue flowers (butterfly pea flowers) are used to dye part of the glutinous rice blue to add a different color. Coconut milk is an important ingredient of this pastry, and the aroma of pandan leaves and coconut milk can be clearly felt when eating.
3. Kuih Ketayap
This pastry can be understood as a Nanyang-style pancake. Mix pandan juice, flour, eggs and salt to form a batter and filter, add oil and stir well, fry in a pan to form pancakes. Boil coconut milk, pandan leaves (cut into sections), coconut sugar and salt until sugar dissolves. Finally, add shredded coconut and stir fry evenly. When the water is slightly dry, thicken with a little water and cornstarch, take out the pandan leaves, and the filling is ready.
4. Spekkoek
To be precise, Spekkoek is an Indonesian specialty pastry, but it is sold in many Nyonya shops. Spekkoek usually has more than 18 layers, and to make a rich and fragrant mille-feuille cake, you need to grind the spices into powder and add them in batches, and you need to keep turning them over during baking. Also because of the complexity of the production process, Spekkoek is only eaten during festivals and celebrations in Indonesia. Compared to other cakes, Spekkoek is expensive.
5. Kuih Sago
Kuih Sago, made from small grains of crystal clear sago, and paired with fresh shredded coconut, becomes a pastry snack with a strong Nanyang flavor. Often food coloring is added to make it a bright red or green or half red and half green.
