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kue ape

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

kue ape, a dish from Indonesia
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Kue ape or serabi Jakarta is a popular traditional kue pancake with soft and fluffy center surrounded with thin and crispy crepes, commonly found as a popular street food in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta and other major cities. It is also popularly known as kue cucur tipis, which is different from the thicker kue cucur, and colloquially known as kue tetek due to its shape that resembles a nipple.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientsrice flour, coconut milk, sugar, eggs, pandan
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methodcooked in a small round pan, batter pulled thin at edges
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesoft fluffy center, crispy thin edges, mildly sweet
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatenstreet-food snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does kue ape come from?
kue ape is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is kue ape?
Kue ape or serabi Jakarta is a popular traditional kue pancake with soft and fluffy center surrounded with thin and crispy crepes, commonly found as a popular street food in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta and other major cities. It is also popularly known as kue cucur tipis, which is different from the thicker kue cucur, and colloquially known as kue tetek due to its shape that resembles a nipple.