Putugal
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| Alternative names | kuih putugal, kuih Portugal |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Malaysia, Singapore |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia |
| Created by | Eurasians |
| Main ingredients | Tapioca, grated coconut, sugar, banana |
Putugal, also known as kuih putugal or kuih Portugal, is a Eurasian steamed rice cake or kuih that appears in all the former Portuguese territories of Asia.[1] Putugal is typically made from rice or tapioca flour traditionally colored blue using the butterfly pea flower, stuffed with ripened banana and garnished with grated coconut.[2] Among Eurasians, the dessert is a staple during festive celebrations such as Christmas.[3]
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[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Albala, Ken (2011). Food Cultures of the World Encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-37626-9.
- ↑ Lam, Shushan (2017-06-13). "Eurasian Putugal: The recipe". CNA Insider. Archived from the original on 2018-12-03.
- ↑ Ee, Jaime (2017-12-16). "Food Of Christmas Past". The Business Times. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
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