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How to Make Kuih Bahulu

1. Ismail explains the traditional way of making kuih bahulu
1. Ismail explains the traditional way of making kuih bahulu

Kuih Bahulu is one of my family’s favourite snacks. I didn’t know that it is also one of the specialities of the Bangkahulu tribe until I visited Kuala Kubu Bharu as part of the Eat.Travel. Write Selangor International Culinary Adventure 3.0 delegation.

2. Ismail's wife prepares the eggs
2. Ismail’s wife prepares the eggs

Kuih Bahulu is one of them, the other is kuih tat Bengkulu. I am sure there are more for me to explore.

3. she measures one kilogramme of eggs
3. she measures one kilogramme of eggs

I’ve seen how kuih bahulu were made previously from Bahulu Classiq‘s factory in Hulu Langat, Selangor. It is not much different except that this was a demonstration so the kuih were baked on a smaller scale.

4. one kilogramme of sugar for one kilogramme of eggs
4. one kilogramme of sugar for one kilogramme of eggs

According to baker Ismail, for every one kilogramme of eggs, one has to use one kilogramme of sugar plus 850 grammes of flour.

6. beat the batter until light and fluffy
6. beat the batter until light and fluffy

Mix this batter for about twenty minutes until it is light and fluffy, then add in a small amount of Sunquick orange juice.

5. the modern way is to use the electric beater to beat the batter
5. the modern way is to use the electric beater to beat the batter

Meanwhile, oil the mould and heat it in the oven before the batter is poured into the mould. Place the mould with batter into the oven to be baked.

7. heat the mould in the oven after it has been lined with oil
7. heat the mould in the oven after it has been lined with oil

Other flavours of kuih bahulu available from baker Ismail are chocolate and coffee. I love the chocolate-flavoured variety!

8. fresh kuih bahulu
8. fresh kuih bahulu

Contact Ismail to place your order or drop by at his retail shop to purchase.

Ismail
Add: K-2, Blok Kedai, Apt. Cempaka, Taman Bunga Raya, Bukit Beruntung, Rawang, Selangor.
Tel: +6012-3929040

9. Sahipul enjoys his kuih bahulu
9. Sahipul enjoys his kuih bahulu

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8 thoughts on “How to Make Kuih Bahulu

  1. wow, first time heard chocolate and coffee flavoured bahulu. not my favourite Malaysian delicacy, but i do enjoy the smell when they are baking the bahulus.

  2. Kuih bahulu is my favourite too. At my night market, got a Chinese trader selling it and many bought.

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