yi bua kueh

a hainanese kueh that was traditionally made to celebrate various occasions, such as a baby's month-old commemoration, or as offerings.

name meaning

hainanese: yi bua (kueh) - 薏粑粿
- yi: hainanese for lotus seed heart
- bua: hainanese term for cake-like food made from steamed, mashed grain.

origin

chinese (hainanese)

main ingredients

- skin: glutinous rice flour, water, oil
- filling: gula melaka, grated coconut, ground peanuts, sesame seeds, ginger
- wrapping: banana leaf

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