| Alternative names | Asida, asidah, dodol asida |
|---|---|
| Type | Pudding,kue |
| Course | Iftar,dessert,snack |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Maluku Islands |
| Created by | Indonesians |
Kue asida (Arabic:عصيدة,romanized: ‘aṣīdah;Jawi:اسيدا) is anIndonesianpuddingdessert made of water with mixture ofwheat flour,sugar,cinnamon,cardamom,butter andhoney. This dessert is typicalMoluccan cuisine and also found inMalay Indonesian andArab Indonesian cuisine. It usually served duringRamadan foriftar. Kue asida is similar tododol.[1]
The origin of kue asida is believed to be derived from theMiddle Easternasida that was introduced byArab merchants throughout theMaluku Islands.