Steam Oven Recipe: Coconut-Rice Cake
Love Letters - Steamed Batter (Coconut-Rice Cake) The name "Love Letters" (or Kuih Kapit in Southeast Asia ) comes from the delicate act of folding the thin, crispy wafer into a quarter-circle or roll while it's still hot and pliable. 1 Traditionally baked over charcoal in a patterned iron mould, this treat symbolises a sealed love letter, containing sweet secrets—the delicious coconut flavour. 2 They are a highly cherished, labour-intensive biscuit, especially popular during Chinese New Year , representing the sweetness of life and strong family ties through the collaborative effort of making them. 3 Since "Love Letters" are traditionally thin, crispy wafers cooked with a specialised iron or waffle cone maker, adapting them to a steamed batter is a creative approach, resulting in a soft, cake-like texture rather than the traditional crunch. This version focuses on bringing the iconic coconut-rice flavour into a delicate, steamed cake. Ingredients 2 large Eg...