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Angku kueh

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Angku kueh Traditionally angku kueh was made by the chinese for significant events. They used  red because it is an auspicious colour to the Chinese as it represent fortunes and prosperity. I must admit this is my first time making angku kueh . I never thought of making angku kueh as it is readily available at my daily market . However during this quarantine period , I was looking to make something different and angku kueh popped into my mind. And yes I'm glad I made it . My angku turned out to be amazing. Chewy , sticky and not overly sweet. Just the way I like it . Ingredients :  Skin : 1/8 tsp  - orange - red coloring : 300 ml - hot water : 400g - glutinous rice flour : 150g - orange sweet potato peeled, steamed               and mashed : 4 tbsp - sugar : 2 tbsp- oil : Banana leaf cut into rectangle to fit the size    Of the mould  : Oil for greasing Filling : 300g split green beans : 300g sugar ( suited to your taste) : 4 tbsp oil 1. Wash, drain and soak the beans for an     ho