No Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in Malaysia is complete without a feast of delicious food shared with loved ones.
While iconic dishes like lemang, rendang, and ketupat take center stage at the dinner table, it’s the irresistible assortment of kuih Raya and cookies that truly sweeten the festive spirit.
Whether you’re visiting family or hosting your own open house, having jars of homemade treats to munch on is a must!
We know that preparations can get pretty hectic, so we’ve rounded up 5 simple and delicious kuih Raya recipes that even beginner bakers can whip up at home.
From buttery classics to modern twists, these treats will add a little extra joy to your celebrations.
Use a whisk or electric mixer to beat butter and icing sugar together until creamy.
Add in and mix egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Add in and mix cornflour, custard powder, and all-purpose flour until batter is combined.
Fold cookie dough into a ball using a spatula.
Split the dough into two, and place one portion into another bowl.
Add a few drops of food colouring to the portioned cookie dough and knead till the colour is evenly spreaded.
Take a ping pong-sized portion from each dough and roll together to form a small log-shaped dough.
Pipe the dough to form a flower shape on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Garnish with your topping of choice.
Preheat the oven to 160-170ºC and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool and serve.
Honey Cornflakes Cups: The Perfect Sweet Crunch For Your Raya Feast
Sweet, crunchy, and wonderfully nostalgic, honey cornflakes are a timeless Raya treat that never goes out of style.
Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like honey, butter, sugar, and cornflakes, these delightful cups are as easy to make as they are to eat.
Add a splash of color with sprinkles or switch things up with chocolate cornflakes for a rich, chocolatey twist.
Onde-Onde is a beloved treat during Hari Raya, offering a perfect combination of sweetness, chewiness, and coconut goodness.
These bite-sized rice flour balls are filled with a burst of palm sugar and coated in freshly grated coconut, making each bite a satisfying explosion of flavors.
Soft, chewy, and incredibly addictive, Onde-Onde is the ideal festive snack to sweeten your Hari Raya celebrations!
Ingredients
5-6 Screwpine Leaves
½ cup of Water
1 cup of Glutinous Rice Flour
2 tbsp of Rice Flour / Plain Flour
¼ tsp of Green Food Coloring
Palm Sugar
Sufficient water for boiling
½ grated Fresh Coconut
Salt to taste
Steps
Blend the screwpine leaves with ½ cup of water to extract the pandan juice.
Strain the juice to remove any solids.
In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, rice flour, and a pinch of salt.
Gradually add the pandan juice and mix. Add green food coloring if needed (optional, if using pandan extract, it’s not necessary).
Add water little by little and mix until a dough forms.
Divide the dough into small portions. Flatten each portion in your palm and place a small chunk of palm sugar in the center.
Seal the dough around the sugar to form a smooth ball.
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Drop the onde onde balls into the boiling water. Once they float to the surface, let them cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Remove the onde onde from the boiling water and roll them in grated fresh coconut while still warm.
Your onde-onde is ready to enjoy! Serve them warm and enjoy the sweet burst of palm sugar inside each ball.
