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🍰 Food & Drinks term
Kueh
Bite-sized traditional snacks and desserts found across Singapore and Malaysia, often made with rice flour, coconut, pandan or gula melaka.
Why it matters
Kueh are usually made fresh in small batches, so texture and taste are best on the day they are made.
🇸🇬 In Singapore
Kueh are part of Singapore’s intangible cultural heritage, with Peranakan, Malay and Chinese traditions such as kueh lapis, ondeh ondeh, ang ku kueh and kueh salat. Each community has its own favourites for festivals and family occasions.
Tips before you buy
- Eat soft kueh within a day or two for the best texture.
- Steam refrigerated kueh briefly to soften it again.
- Order a mix of types for gatherings.