Kueh lapis is tapioca starch that's mixed with coconut milk and sugar, then steamed one thin layer at a time.
Coconut milk gives kueh lapis its taste and aroma. Tapioca starch makes its texture chewy and stretchy.
Traditionally, there're 9 layers in kueh lapis. That's why it's Chinese name means 9-layer cake (九层糕).
My kueh lapis also has 9 layers. Each white portion is made with 2 white