Ma Lai Koh (马来糕)

Ma Lai Koh (马来糕) Ingredients A : 120g high protein flour (sifted) 90g plain flour (sifted) 1 T custard powder (sifted) Ingredients B : 240g castor sugar 60g butter (melted) 60g lard (melted) 3 eggs (mixed with 1 t vanilla) – beaten lightly 180ml milk Ingredients C : 3 t double action powder ½ t dark soya sauce Some olive nuts or red cherries as decoration Method : (1) Mix A into a big mixing bowl. Add in B & mix well until well-combined. Add (C) & mix well. Pour into a 22cm / 9” round tin (2) Sprinkle some olive nuts & red cherries on top as decoration. Steam with high heat for 30 minutes until cooked. Cut into pieces & serve Note : This is a very simple way of making Mah Lai Koh. The result is very good- soft & tasty. The thickness of the batter should not be more than 2 ½ cm before steaming, so that the Mah Lai Koh is more fluffy