Top 5 Kuehs You Must Try In Singapore

 Are you craving something sweet and spicy? Gladly, Singapore is the best place to find a great variety of lip-smacking and delicious Kuehs to suit your palate. Usually, people (especially foreigners) think that there is a limited variety of Kueh and Ang Ku Kueh is popular. 

No denial, Ang Ku Kueh is delicious and flavorsome. But you should try some other Kuehs for your sweet-tooth craving.

We have highlighted the top 5 Kuehs for you. Let’s discuss them individually.

1-    Ang Ku Kueh

Considered a good grace for the Chinese, ‘Ang’ means ‘red’ in the Chinese language. Have you noticed the oval shape print of this kueh resembles a tortoise's shell? Amazingly, due to this uncanny resemblance, the Kueh is also known as 'The Red Tortoise Cake.'

This kueh is one of the finest gifts for celebrating a baby's 100 days (Aka full moon).

Do you know what gives the ultimate flavor to this Kueh? The inclusion of yam, peanut, coconut, corn, and sesame fillings make Ang Ku Kueh super delicious. As a tradition, people fill this Kueh with a mung bean paste and use soft, smooth, and red glutinous rice flour skin for wrapping purposes.

Try this fantastic kueh once whenever you visit Singapore next time.

2-    Kueh Salat

It looks incomplete to visit Singapore without tasting Kueh Salat. The yummy double-tier nonya Kueh consists steamy glutinous rice base and a thick layer of custard. The addition of pandan juice and coconut milk gives an entirely new flavor and aroma to Kueh Salat. The Kueh gets its signature taste due to these exceptional ingredients.

3-    Kueh Lapis

Interestingly, you can find two different Kueh Lapis, including the traditional nonya and contemporary rainbow versions. No denial, Kueh Lapis is one of the most eminent desserts of Singapore for all good reasons. This nine-layered kueh is also known as rainbow cake, and people love to include this dessert for the celebrations of their big days.

The Kueh contains rice flour, coconut milk, and tapioca that give a fantastic flavor to Kueh Lapis.

4-    Tu Tu Kueh

TuTu Kueh (aka Putu piring) looks super adorable due to its plate-like shape. Fully refined rice flour is used for creating this lip-smacking Kueh. You can choose any fillings (including chopped peanuts, grated coconut, and gula Melaka) as per your preference.

Remember, it requires an exceptional skill-set to make this delicate 'Tu Tu Kueh.' The professionals add squared pandan leaves to give a completely different aroma and whiff to this Kueh.

5-    Pandan Cake

This cake is also known as Pandan Chiffon Cake, and it's a great tea-time snack for you. This light and fluffy pandan cake is full of flavors and unique ingredients. People call it the national cake of Singapore due to its immense popularity. This cake is also listed among famous cakes globally.

Bottom Line

We brought to light some popular Kuehs of Singapore. You are recommended to taste them and share your valuable experience with us.