Eid Festival

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Almond London

• Chocolate Chip

• Biskut Makmur

Answer explanation

London Almond Cookies are roasted whole almonds baked with a crunchy layer of biscuit, followed by a coat of chocolate.

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Mazola

• Cornflakes Madu

• Tart Nenas

Answer explanation

Tart Nenas or Pineapple Tart has a melt-in-the-mouth, buttery pastry topped with pineapple jam, which is usually homemade for a thicker consistency. This traditional cookie makes an appearance in many festive occasions in Malaysia, including Raya and Chinese New Year.

Kuih Raya : Guess this.

• Semprit

• Seri Muka

• Biskut Suji

Answer explanation

Biskut Suji, or Sugee Biscuit, is a light and crumbly pastry, with ghee as the main ingredient. Pale cream in appearance, the ghee gives it a rich and buttery flavour. Some recipes use semolina flour, which is coarser and gives the cookie an extra crunch.

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Cornflakes Madu

• Sarang Semut

• Biskut Nestum

Answer explanation

Sarang Semut, or Ant Nest Biscuit in English, sounds odd when you think of it, but it sure looks the part! Made from plain flour, custard flour and butter and sugar, the dough would be shredded and piled onto the mould like an ant nest. The biscuits would also be sprinkled with chocolate rice toppings.

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Maruku

• Popia Simpul

• Bahulu

Answer explanation

Popia Simpul is made with thin popia skin, traditionally wrapped with a beef jerky called serunding. It is then deep fried to can’t-stop-munching perfection. The trick is in the knot, as that’s how the snack gets its name!

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Apam Balik

• Kuih Karas

• Maruku

Answer explanation

Kuih Karas is a flaky, hair-thin snack made from rice flour. This well-known traditional snack in Kedah is best taken with hot coffee. The sweet taste makes it a hit among both adult and kids!

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Onion Ring

• Kerepek Bawang

• Kuih Lidah Kucing

Answer explanation

You can tell that it is Kerepek Bawang (Onion chip) from the swirls in the centre of each snack. These are made by rolling an onion-filled dough and margarine dough together before baking.

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Batang Buruk

• Biskut Nestum

• Kuih Lapis

Answer explanation

Batang Buruk is named as such because it looks like an old branch, though it is actually a cylindrical snack filled with green bean powder. The flaky and powdery kuih is usually only made during Hari Raya.

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Tepung Pelita

• Kuih Makmur

• Biskut Mama Carey

Answer explanation

Kuih Makmur is a popular sweet kuih especially in kampungs, made from wheat flour, grounded peanuts and icing sugar

Kuih Raya : Guess this

• Biskut Mama Carey

• Biskut Nestum Madu

• Semprit

Answer explanation

Mama Carey Biscuit is a buttery pastry topped with white icing, elegantly designed using chocolate or sometimes sugar beads. Back then, it was very popular for festive occasions, but it is not baked as much now due to how complicated the process can be. Definitely a tasty scene stealer for Raya!