Resep Kue Yam (Atau Kuih)
Chinese Steamed Yam Cake (Or Kuih) is one of my favorite savory treats! Made with tender yam pieces, dried shrimps, and rice flour, it boasts a wonderfully soft, chewy texture. A beloved classic in Malaysia and Singapore, this delicacy is perfect as a snack or light meal—especially during tea time o

Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and sauté the shallots until slightly softened. Add the dried shrimps and cook until aromatic, about 3–5 minutes. Add the cubed yam and stir-fry continuously until the surface begins to brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, wheat starch, water, salt, white pepper, and five-spice powder, stirring until smooth and free of lumps. Slowly add the mixture to the pan, stirring until it thickens into a paste.
- Pour the mixture into a rectangle pan and steam over high heat for 45 minutes, or until fully cooked. To check the doneness of yam cake, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean and dry (not wet), the cake is fully cooked.
- Remove the yam cake from the steamer, let cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish the top with dried shrimps (optional), fried shallot crisps, red chilies, and spring onions. Cut into pieces and serve with a side of chili sauce, and/or hoisin sauce.
Nutrition per serving
Protein1g
Carbs6g
Fat7g
89kcal
1gProtein
6gCarbs
7gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$5408.00
$5408.00
Per Serving
$1352.00/serving
$1352.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$10816.00 vs buying!
~$10816.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| oil | 2 tbsp | $8.00 |
| shallots | 5 cloves | $4988.00 |
| bowl/cup dried shrimps | 0.75 | $182.00 |
| bowls/cups yam/taro | 1.5 | - |
| bowl/cup rice flour | 1 | $18.00 |
| wheat starch | 2 tbsp | $15.00 |
| bowls/cups water | 2 | - |
| salt | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| ground white pepper | 0.5 tsp | $11.00 |
| five-spice powder | 1 tsp | $1.00 |
| bowl/cup dried shrimps | 0.5 | $121.00 |
| fried shallot crisps | - | - |
| red chili | 1 | $13.00 |
| spring onion | 1 stalk | $50.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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