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Kue leker is a type of
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n crepe, made with wheat flour, eggs, milk and sugar.


Ingredients and cooking method

The crepe is served with various fillings, such as banana, sugar, condensed milk, cheese and
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. The crepe is folded in half prior to serving. The texture of kue leker is akin to the crepe; thin and crispy.


Origin

The name "Leker" comes from the
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word ''Lekker'', meaning "tasty". It is believed the origin of this snack is from
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during the Dutch colonial period.


See also

* Kue ape * Kue cucur *
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*
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* Terang bulan


References

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