Kue leker

Kue leker
Two kue lekers being served
Alternative namesLekker
TypePancake
Place of originIndonesia
Region or stateSurakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
Serving temperatureWarm or room temperature
Main ingredientsWheat flour, milk, eggs, sugar

Kue leker is a type of crêpe from Indonesia, made with wheat flour, eggs, milk and sugar.[1]

Ingredients and cooking method

Kue leker is commonly served with a variety of fillings and toppings, such as bananas, sugar, condensed milk, cheese, and chocolate sprinkles.[1]Kue leker is typically folded in half prior to serving. Kue leker has a thin and crispy texture, similar to that of a crêpe.

Origin

The name "Leker" comes from the Dutch word Lekker, meaning "tasty". It is believed that kue leker originated from Solo (Surakarta) during the Dutch colonial period.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Kue Leker Isi Pisang Coklat". blueband.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  2. ^ Sathya, Adhie (2018-01-09). "Sejarah Kue Leker, Jajanan Renyah yang Melegenda" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2019-08-12.