Faridah: “For as long as I can remember, we’ve made kuih makmur for Hari Raya. My mother used to make it, and I learned it from my grandmother.”
Faridah and Farah making kuih makmur cookies for the festive season. Photos: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli
“Finally, my family and I can make it back to Kota Belud for Hari Raya. It will be a fun experience for everyone, especially as we can savour delicious Sabahan Raya dishes and cookies,” says Faridah, 51, during an interview in Sungai Way, Petaling Jaya. The Bajau woman’s kuih makmur is a treat well-loved by her family and friends, and she takes great pride in sharing her delicious biscuits with them. She says that making kuih makmur is not just a labour of love but also a way of keeping her Sabah heritage alive.
For this Hari Raya, Faridah received many orders for her home-baked biscuits, including red velvet cookies, kuih bangkit and London almond cookies. “While traditional cookies may not be popular, I continue to make them because they are part of my childhood memories. I believe it is important to pass on the culinary heritage to my daughter.”
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