kueh

The colorful world of traditional Southeast Asian sweets, known as (or kuih ), is beautifully chronicled in The Rainbow Kueh Book . This vibrant cookbook serves as both a practical guide for home cooks and a tribute to the deep cultural roots of these intricate treats. A Celebration of Tradition and Creativity

The term "Rainbow Kueh" also appears in other local contexts: The rainbow kueh, Ho, Lee-Ling - Singapore - NLB Catalogue

One beloved version is a simple steamed purple yam cake: mashed ubi ungu mixed with tapioca starch, coconut milk, and sugar, then poured into a tray and steamed until set. The color is so deep it looks like a bruise, but the taste is pure comfort: earthy, creamy, and faintly nutty. Sometimes it is rolled in grated coconut; other times it is cut into rectangles and served with a dollop of kaya (coconut egg jam).