Angku kuih, or red tortoise cake, is a special-occasion Chinese-Malay kuih shaped like a tortoise shell and filled with mung bean or, on occasion, ground peanuts.

Kuih Cafe opened shortly before NYC’s restaurant shutdown, ... Gan offers one like Hainan chicken rice, curry cheong fun, or steamed savory pumpkin cakes with dried shrimp and Chinese sausage.

In Malaysia, the kuih was once prized (and consumed) during special occasions because of its tortoise shape, which represents longevity and good fortune in Chinese tradition.

Karen Tee Kwee Ling (L) and her mother Linda Yau Sew Luan make Nyonya Kuih rice cakes at RizCoconut, a restaurant she runs, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept. 1, 2019. The Nyonya Kuih is a Malaysian ...

Eng Kiau, 58, a loyal customer from Kuala Perlis, expressed her fondness for Kamsiah’s kuih kapit, especially during Chinese New Year. “Mak Long Kamsiah’s kuih kapit is unique.

G EORGE TOWN, Jan 23 — Chinese New Year is just around the corner and one of the first rituals to usher in the lunar new year is the ritual send-off of the Kitchen God with sweets, fruits and ...

IPOH: Unlike others, the traditional, aromatic and crispy kuih kapit (love letter biscuits) produced by five elderly siblings here are only available during Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations.

In 1984, Kamsiah’s mother began making and selling the delicacy at the Kuala Perlis morning market, inspired by a Chinese friend who adored the treat. “The demand for kuih kapit increases during ...

The sum of many delicious parts, Malaysian cuisine’s influences include Chinese, Indian and Malay. Ready to give it a try? We’ve compiled a list of 40 of Malaysia’s top foods.

KANGAR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The traditional kuih kapit (love letter) made by Kamsiah Tahir, 65, from Kampung Seberang Tokpi in Kuala Perlis, has become a beloved treat, especially during festive ...