Cracking the secret to perfect kuih kole kacang

THE mere mention of kuih kole kacang stirs up a wave of nostalgia for those who grew up savouring this rich, silky and decadently nutty Malay kuih.

Also spelt kuih koleh kacang, this traditional treat with a shared Malaysian and Indonesian culinary heritage, is known for its distinctively smooth texture and deep, caramelised flavour of gula Melaka and roasted mung beans.