Kue bangkit facts for kids
Kue bangkit, a "rising" sago cookie
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| Alternative names | Kuih bangkit |
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| Type | Cookie |
| Course | Snack, dessert |
| Place of origin | Indonesia Malaysia |
| Region or state | Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore |
| Main ingredients | Sago or tapioca starch, coconut milk, egg, sugar |
Imagine a yummy, melt-in-your-mouth cookie! That's Kue bangkit. It's a special little biscuit from places like Indonesia and Malaysia. It's made from sago starch, which comes from a type of palm tree.
You can find these cookies in different colors. They can be white, yellowish, or even brown. The color depends on what extra ingredients are added. In Indonesia, kue bangkit is very popular with the Malay people in the Riau and Riau Islands provinces.
In Malaysia, this cookie is known as kuih bangkit. It's loved by Malays and the Nyonya community there. It's a traditional Malay cookie often enjoyed during big celebrations. These include Hari Raya and Chinese New Year.
What's in a Name?
This special coconut sago cookie has a cool name. In Indonesia, it's called kue bangkit. In Malaysia, it's known as kuih bangkit.
The word bangkit means "rise" in the Malay language. This name makes sense because the biscuit actually expands! It gets about twice its size after it's baked.
What's Inside?
To make kue bangkit, you need a few main things. The key ingredients are sago or tapioca starch and thick coconut milk. You also need sugar, egg yolks, and a little salt.
Sometimes, people add a special leaf called pandan leaf. This gives the cookies a nice smell. Some recipes also use margarine. For an even better smell, vanilla extract or gula aren (which is palm sugar) might be used.
How It Feels and Tastes
Kue bangkit has a very unique texture. It's super crispy and tends to be quite crumbly. When you eat it, it feels like it melts in your mouth. But it still stays crispy when you chew it!
The dough for these cookies is pressed into small molds. Then, the cookies are baked in an oven until they are perfect. Kue bangkit has a lovely taste that is both sweet and a little bit savory.
