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Pulut Tai Tai, well known for its beautiful blue hue and elegant look, is a classic Nyonya dessert in Malaysia. Pulut Tai Tai is made by steaming glutinous rice with coconut milk and later pressing them into shape . Pulut Tai Tai is therefore also known as Pulut Tekan which literally mean "pressed glutinous rice".  What gives the rice its beautiful hue? The steamed glutinous rice is tinted bright blue from the natural colouring of butterfly blue pea flowers. These blue glutinous rice is so simple to make and is best enjoyed with "kaya" (caramelised coconut jam). You only need 6 simple ingredients: - 1) Glutinous...

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