Thursday, November 17, 2016

Food Discovery: Wajik Sirat


Wajik Sirat is a traditional sweet treat that can be found in many parts of Malaysia. I didn't try it until my recent trip to Melaka where it was abundantly sold in the touristy Dutch Square.

The word wajik (Malay) means diamond in English. Wajik, a sticky rice snack, is commonly served sliced in the shape of a diamond. That's where it gets its name. Wajik Sirat is similar to Wajik except that the glutinous rice, instead of being used whole, is ground into coarse powder .

Wajik Sirat

Wajik Sirat
is also known by other names such as Kuih Kasirat or Kesirat. A few call it Beras Rendang .

There is a risk that treats like these can be too sweet but the ones I bought were just perfect. It had the distinct well rounded flavour of palm sugar. The texture was lovely. It was soft but not overly gluey that it sticks to the teeth.

Wajik Sirat - Soft, Not Overly Sticky

Would you believe that this snack is an easy one to make? There are slight variations from household to household - some cook it with pandan leaves for a more aromatic take, some use brown sugar, some add a little salt into it, some prefer it with toasted coconut paste and so forth. This is the gist of how it's done.

The basic ingredients: Glutinous Rice, Palm Sugar (Gula Melaka), Coconut Milk

Method:
First, the glutinous rice is pan-fried without oil. It is then left to cool completely before being blended into a coarse powder. Palm sugar blocks are dissolved with some water in a large cooking pot. The coconut milk is then added. Once the mixture is well combined, the blended rice is added in and cooked into a thick malleable paste that looks like dough. It is then pressed into small containers optionally lined with banana leaf or wrapped in plastic like the ones pictured below.

A Packet Of Wajik Sirat
Have you eaten this snack before?
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15 comments:

  1. The combination of sticky rice and jaggery is common in our region for sweet dishes but this is so different. I love the colour and the shape. Looks delicious!

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    1. It was yummy and the sweetness, just right.

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  2. I wish I could reach in and grab one to try! They look so inviting.

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    1. If you ever visit Malaysia, Angie - Melaka is a good place to start for traditional treats, museums and historical buildings.

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  3. Mm... don't think I've tried that before but it looks yummy. xoxo

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    1. My first time trying. Pretty good, but also an acquired taste.

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  4. uiks...my 1st time seeing these. Yummy looking

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    1. Hehe..I decided to explore the treats I saw at the tourist stalls.

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  5. I have never seen this before, but I love glutinous rice, therefore I know I will like it...so interesting Sharon!
    Have a wonderful week :)

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    1. Traditional snacks are dying out. I'm happy I'm still able to try some out before it disappears.

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  6. oh it is time consuming to make for me haha
    for someone who seldom step into kitchen like me

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    1. I don't think I will ever make this either unless I have a large group of people to share it with.. x

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