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Kue lapis or kuih lapis is a traditional dessert that's also popular in Malaysia, Suriname, Brunei, and Singapore. It is usually prepared as a moist layered pudding-like cake consisting of rice flour, sago, sugar, salt, coconut milk, and red, green, or pink food coloring.
The cake is steamed and the final result looks similar to a layered pudding. Before cutting and serving, kue lapis should be left to cool down completely. If properly prepared, this dessert should have a bouncy, sticky, and chewy texture.
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Satay is a traditional dish consisting of skewered meat that's served with a sauce on the side. All types of meat can be used to make satay, even some exotic varieties such as crocodile or snake meat. In most cases, the meat is marinated before grilling.
Marinades vary, but typically include dark soy sauce, sugar, garlic, lime juice, and other seasonings. It is believed that satay originated in the Indonesian region of Java and that it was developed under the influence of Muslim traders who migrated from India.
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Sate Padang is a variety of sate (satay) which originates from Padang, West Sumatra. It is traditionally made with beef, and it consists of pieces of meat or offal that are marinated, skewered, and then grilled. The skewers are typically served doused in a thick, brown-colored sauce that combines meat broth thickened with rice flour or rice water and various not overly strong spices.
Other varieties include the Panjang version that uses more turmeric to create a vibrant yellow sauce, while sate Pariaman employs more chilis to give the sauce its typical red hue. Sate Padang is usually served with ketupat (rice cakes).