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8 Must-Have Raya Treats

The festival of Hari Raya Aidilfitri – known elsewhere as Eid al-Fitr – marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims, and will be celebrated in early June. Hari Raya is associated with a wide range of delicious curries, sweets and snacks – here are eight of our favourites to savour this year. 1. Ketupat This Hari Raya dish is an iconic symbol of Eid – to the point that it doubles as a festive decoration that …

 Desserts & Pastries

Surabaya Cake

In Surabaya, spiku Surabaya refers to a three-layered cake, prepared using a different technique. Two batter mixes are prepared, one with naturally produced yellow colour, the other mixed with cocoa powder to produce a dark brown colour. The batter mixes are poured into two different baking tin and baked in the oven. To assemble, the cake is layered on top of the other with a thin layer of fruit jam in between.

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A Vegetarian Raya

The celebrations to mark Hari Raya Aidilfitri are a great chance to enjoy your favourite dishes – particularly for members of the Muslim community, who have just finished observing the month of Ramadan. Families, friends and loved ones come together to enjoy delicious curries, salads and grilled meats, which are then topped off with celebratory sweets reserved for this special occasion. These days, many people are opting for vegetarianism or veganism, be it for health or ethical reasons. Some popular …

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Purple Sweet Potato Ondeh Ondeh

Bite into these Ondeh Ondeh and enjoy a burst of goodness in your mouth! This recipe is contributed by passionate Home cook Hedy over at Share Food. Home cook Hedy is a certified pastry chef and she believes that cooking is a life skill that everyone should have. Hence, she started her Instagram account #Chefanista to share her heirloom recipes! You can read the full story here.

Surabaya Cake

In Surabaya, spiku Surabaya refers to a three-layered cake, prepared using a different technique. Two batter mixes are prepared, one with naturally produced yellow colour, the other mixed with cocoa powder to produce a dark brown colour. The batter mixes are poured into two different baking tin and baked in the oven. To assemble, the cake is layered on top of the other with a thin layer of fruit jam in between.

Pandan with White Chocolate Cake Cube

I’m sure many of you are familiar with Pandan Chiffon Cake. This cake took an unconventional approach where it’s shaped into cubes and coated with white chocolate and coconut flakes. Team Share Food loves this pretty cake because it’s traditional with a twist! You can read the full article here.

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