Yi bua
 Hainanese-styleyi buainSingapore | |
| Alternative names | Yibua |
|---|---|
| Type | Pastry |
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Hainan |
| Created by | Hainanese people |
| Main ingredients | Glutinous riceflour |
Yi bua(Chinese:Ý bánh;pinyin:yìbā,also speltyi buak,yi buah,oryibua) is a traditionalHainanesekuih.It is a Hainanese steamed dumpling made of glutinous rice flour dough. Also known askuih e-oua,it is filled with apalm sugarsweetened mixture of gratedcoconut,toastedsesame seedsand crushed roastedpeanuts,wrapped with sheets of banana leaves pressed into a fluted cup shape, and customarily marked with a dab of red food colouring.[1][2]This kuih is traditionally served during a wedding and a baby's full-moon celebration.[3][4]
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References[edit]
- ^"Coconut and Brown Sugar Rice Cakes (Yi Bua)".Saveur.28 March 2016.Retrieved2020-07-19.
- ^Gainseng Tan (24 January 2012)."Buat Kuih E Pua".Retrieved29 September2016– via YouTube.
- ^"The Asia Rice Foundation: Malaysia Rice Articles".Retrieved29 September2016.
- ^Tan, Rebecca Lynne (2017-11-05)."Homecook shares Hainanese kueh recipe".The Straits Times.Retrieved2020-07-19.
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