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Where can I find these exotic south east asian cakes?

Discussion in 'Food, Drinks and Dining' started by kuih_lover, Jan 28, 2013.

  1. kuih_lover

    kuih_lover Guest

    T&T sells a whole bunch of Asian cakes, even the cassava cake from Phillipines but not these pandan coconut cakes from Indonesia/Malaysia.

    1. Kuih Dadar
    Pandan flavoured pancake with coconut filling.

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    2. Onde Onde
    Steamed pandan flavoured glutinous rice flour balls with semi-liquid filling of palm sugar, rolled in grated coconut.

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    The palm sugar filling
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    Ps. Pandan is a kind of leaf which makes the cake green

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandanus_amaryllifolius
     
  2. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    Contact Sweet Chili Cafe on Victoria Dr. I just looked at their catering menu and they have Kue dadar gulung @ $1.50 each (min 30). I don't see Onde Onde but I'm sure it's something that they can make as a custom order.

    Here's their contact info:
    Angeline Tan
    604-537-0011
    angeline [AT] puffyswan.com

    If you aren't adverse to other pandan desserts, Vietnamese shops and bakeries along Kingsway have some. In my household, we buy pandan flavouring (readily available) to make our own stuff. Good luck!
     
  3. kuih

    kuih Guest

    they have this at penang delight cafe!
     
  4. kuih_lover

    kuih_lover Guest

    Thanks for the info, cheeseshredder and kuih.

    Just love these pandan coconut/palm sugar cakes.
     
  5. sdfgd

    sdfgd Guest

    hi kuih_lover

    every single malay restaurant will have kuih dadar as a dessert choice for around five or six dollars. if you are buying a lot, cheapest would be to cater from a place like sweet chili.

    kaya malay bistro $6
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    banana leaf $6
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    penang cafe delight $4.95
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    kedah house $6
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    malaysian hut restaurant$5.50
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  6. kuih_lover

    kuih_lover Guest

    Thank you, sdfgd for the information on the various restaurants offering kuih dadar and prices.

    I don't normally eat at Malay restaurant because it is a "frustrating" eat, I mean I pay $10 for a meal, come out of restaurant, still feeling hungry. I spend $10 at a western or Hong Kong chinese restaurant, I leave the restaurant with a happy stomach. In other words, the portion is too little for Malay restaurant. The same goes for Indian food, another frustrating eat.

    Having said that, I will visit a Malay restaurant when I get a chance. At around $5 for 2 pieces, it is a little expensive. Probably it is worth it since no other place or bakeries has it.

    Ps. That Kuih lapis in the photo looks good too!
     
  7. lumix

    lumix Full Member

    Any food that has coconut in it is delicious. These cakes looks delicious.
     
  8. Forum Vancouver

    Forum Vancouver Administrator Staff Member

    Moved to Food & Drink Discussion :).
     

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