Pinjaram

Pinjaram, penyaram or kuih UFO as some would call it, is a type of local cake that is popularized by the Bajau people. This Mexican hat-shaped cake has a nice, chewy texture with a tantalizing pandan aroma. Excellent to be eaten in front of the TV with a cup of hot black tea or coffee!
The pinjaram is flipped every few seconds to ensure it is evenly cooked. The perfect pinjaram is said to be fluffy with a tinge of brown surrounding it to give it a slightly crispy feel on the edges. These cakes make wonderful tea-time snacks and can be found at most tamu (open air markets). It perfects to satisfy any sweet-tooth.

Pinjaram or penyaram as it is pronounced in certain dialects) has a softer texture. It is made of rice flour, cornflour, sugar, coconut milk and oil. Some people use pandan-flavoured sugar instead of regular sugar to create a more tantalizing aroma. After the main ingredients are mixed together, the batter is left to settle overnight. Cooking oil is heated in a large wok and, using a small cup, the batter is poured in slowly to create the desired size.