🌟 10 Essential Hari Raya Kuih You Can’t Miss for Your Festive Feast! 🎉

Raya is unmistakably on the horizon when those irresistible bite-sized treats and cookies begin to entice us. These scrumptious little delights are shared with guests during Raya, but let’s be honest, a good portion will likely be enjoyed by us first! 😋

Feast your eyes on these 10 Raya kuihs that have become festive must-haves. As you prepare for the celebrations, this list will remind you of the tasty morsels to stock up on. From timeless classics passed down through generations to lesser-known traditional treasures, there’s something for everyone. So, which one will be your top pick? 🌟🍪

These scrumptious little delights are shared with guests during Raya, but let’s be honest, a good portion will likely be enjoyed by us first! 😋

🍍 Pineapple Tart

Melt-in-your-mouth, buttery delight with a homemade pineapple jam topping – a festive favorite for Raya and Chinese New Year celebrations! 🥳

 

🌰 Biskut Suji

Light, crumbly pastries with rich, buttery ghee flavor, and sometimes made with semolina flour for an extra crunch. A classic taste of Raya! 😋

 

🌹 Kuih Ros

Sweet, crispy, and aromatic rose-shaped cookies made from flour, coconut milk, and eggs – a time-consuming yet adored Raya masterpiece! 🌟

 

🐜 Sarang Semut

Intriguing Ant Nest Biscuits created with plain flour, custard flour, butter, and sugar, topped with chocolate rice for a unique festive treat! 🍫

 

🍪 Semprit

A crumbly Malay twist on butter cookies, best enjoyed dipped in coffee or tea for a sweet touch to your Raya celebrations. ☕️

 

🥣 Biskut Nestum

Simple yet addictive cookies featuring the delightful aroma and crunch of Nestum, perfect for an Aidilfitri affair. 🌙

 

🍯 Cornflakes Madu

Nostalgic Honey Cornflakes with their sweet, sticky crunch that make them a beloved Raya kuih during festive gatherings. 🎉

 

🦐 Rempeyek

A savory Javanese cracker deep-fried with dried anchovies, peanuts, and spices, or sometimes shrimp, for a different kind of Raya snack! 🌶️

 

🍪 Biskut Mama Carey

Elegant buttery pastries adorned with white icing and chocolate or sugar beads design, a rare but tasty scene-stealer for Raya! 🎊

 

🥠 Biskut Makmur

Popular sweet kuih made from wheat flour, grounded peanuts, and icing sugar – a traditional favorite, especially in kampungs! 💕