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]