Seri muka
Layered-cake
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Kuih seri muka (Jawi: سري موک) , sri muka or putri salat (lit. 'pretty face cake') is a Malay originally from Malaysia and Banjarese two-layered dessert with steamed glutinous rice forming the bottom half and a green custard layer made with pandan juice (hence the green colour).[1] Coconut milk is a key ingredient in making this kue. It is used to impart creamy taste when cooking the glutinous rice and making the custard layer. This kue is found in Indonesia (especially in South Kalimantan),[2] Malaysia and Singapore.
Alternative namesKueh sri muka or putri salat
TypeCake (layered cake), pudding, kue
In 2009, the Malaysian Department of National Heritage declared seri muka as one of 100 Malaysian heritage foods and drinks. [3][4]