Kuih Mor

Kuih Mor

Kuih Mor (koo-eh MOR)

Bruneian Peanut Cookies

Prep Time 30 min
📈 Difficulty Easy
👥 Servings
30
🔥 Calories 87 kcal

Crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth peanut cookies made from roasted ground peanuts and rice flour, lightly sweetened and shaped into small rounds.

Nutrition & Info

85 kcal per serving
Protein 2.5g
Carbs 8.0g
Fat 5.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian vegan dairy-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ peanuts

Equipment Needed

baking tray food processor cookie mould

Presentation Guide

Vessel: decorative cookie jar

Garnishes: icing sugar dusting

Accompaniments: tea, coffee

Instructions

  1. 1

    Process roasted peanuts in a food processor until finely ground but not oily.

  2. 2

    Toast rice flour in a dry pan over low heat for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Combine ground peanuts, toasted rice flour, icing sugar, and salt in a large bowl.

  4. 4

    Add oil gradually and mix until the dough holds together when pressed.

  5. 5

    Press the mixture firmly into small moulds, then tap out onto a baking tray.

  6. 6

    Bake at 160°C for 12-15 minutes until set. Cool completely before handling as they are very fragile.

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Did You Know?

Kuih Mor is so delicate that it literally melts on your tongue — the name "mor" is said to come from the crumbly texture that disintegrates with each bite.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • baking tray
  • food processor
  • cookie mould

Garnishing

icing sugar dusting

Accompaniments

tea, coffee

The Story Behind Kuih Mor

Kuih Mor is a beloved Bruneian cookie that appears on every festive table during Hari Raya celebrations. The recipe reflects Southeast Asian baking traditions that favor rice flour over wheat, producing an exceptionally tender, sandy texture distinct from Western cookie traditions.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed hari raya, teatime 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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