Ex-soldier's durian delicacy selling like hot cakes

KUALA LUMPUR: When retired soldier Abd Malik Abd Hamid started selling kuih akok — a traditional delicacy from Kelantan and Terengganu — 15 years ago, his business faced many challenges. Some days ended with him having hundreds of unsold akok and barely any profit.

Last year, he introduced durian akok, adding a small amount of durian flesh into each piece as soon as the batter is half-cooked. The batter for making akok consists of a combination of flour, eggs, coconut milk, sugar and water.