How Many Calories in Kuih Cara Berlauk?

Small savoury coconut griddle cakes with a minced meat topping. The only savoury kuih here, with a bit of protein.

150kcal / 2 pieces (~60g)

Two pieces of kuih cara berlauk are around 150 calories. The coconut milk batter and the savoury minced meat topping with oil are the calorie sources. Unlike most kuih, this one has a little protein.

Nutrition facts

Per 2 pieces (~60g) (60g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	150 kcal	250 kcal
Protein	5 g	8 g
Carbs	10 g	17 g
Fat	7 g	12 g

Where the calories come from

Coconut milk batter (2 pieces)40g

60 kcal

Savoury minced topping + oil20g

90 kcal

The real talk

Kuih cara berlauk is the rare savoury kuih, little coconut batter cakes from a mould topped with seasoned minced chicken, beef or prawn. Two pieces are around 150 calories, from the santan batter and the oily savoury topping. Because it has meat, it actually carries a bit of protein, which most kuih do not.

There is a sweet version too, kuih cara manis, which swaps the meat for sugar and pandan at around 70 a piece. The savoury one is a more interesting choice if you want something that is not just sugar, but it is still small treat food, eaten two or three at a time.

Kuih Cara Berlauk variants, ranked by calories

Variant	Calories	Notes
1 piece (berlauk)	58 kcal	Savoury, with meat
2 pieces (typical serving)	150 kcal	How it is eaten
Kuih cara manis (1 sweet piece)	70 kcal	Sugar and pandan, no meat

How to eat it lighter

The savoury berlauk version gives you a little protein, better than the pure sugar kuih.
Two or three pieces is a snack, a whole tray is a meal.
Watch the oil in the topping if you are being strict.

Common questions

How many calories in kuih cara berlauk?

About 58 calories per piece, or around 150 for a typical two-piece serving. The coconut batter and the savoury minced topping with oil are the main sources.

Does kuih cara have protein?

The savoury berlauk version does, a little, from the minced chicken, beef or prawn topping. That makes it one of the few kuih that is not just sugar and starch.

Sweet or savoury kuih cara, which is lower calorie?

They are close. The sweet kuih cara manis is around 70 a piece, the savoury berlauk around 58, but the savoury one gives you a bit of protein for the calories.

Calorie and macro figures are estimates for a typical hawker or kopitiam serving. Actual numbers vary by stall, recipe and portion size. Use them as a guide, not gospel.

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