 Kue bangkit, "rising" sago cookie | |
| Alternative names | Kuih bangkit |
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| Type | Cookie |
| Course | Snack,dessert |
| Place of origin | Indonesia,[1][2]Malaysia[3][4][5] andSingapore[3] |
| Region or state | Southeast Asia (Brunei,Indonesia,[6][7]Malaysia andSingapore) |
| Main ingredients | Sago ortapioca starch, coconut milk, egg |
Kue bangkit is a small biscuit (kue orkuih) inMalay cuisine made fromsago starch,[2] commonly found amongst theMalay communities inBrunei,Indonesia,Malaysia andSingapore.[1] The biscuit is found in various colours, ranging from white to yellowish to brown, depending on the additional ingredients.
In Indonesia,kue bangkit is associated with theMalay community ofRiau[8] andRiau Islands provinces,[9][1][2] while in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore,kuih bangkit is associated with both the Malay and Chinese communities.[10] It is one of the typical traditional cookies often consumed duringHari Raya andChinese New Year.[3]
The biscuit is also consumed in other countries under different names; inThailand (especiallySouthern Thailand), it is known askhanom ping while inVietnam, these tapioca cookies are known asbanh phuc linh. These cookies are commonly served during the Lunar New Year in these countries.
The coconut sago cookie is calledkue bangkit in Indonesia, andkuih/kueh bangkit in Malaysia and Singapore. The termbangkit inMalay means'rise', referring to the fact that the biscuit expands to twice the size after baking.[1][10]
Kue bangkit ingredients consist ofsago ortapioca starch, thickcoconut milk,sugar,egg yolks,pandan leaf,margarine and salt. Sometimesvanilla extract andgula aren (palm sugar) might be used for a better aroma.[8]
The texture of the biscuit is very crispy and tends to be brittle. The dough is molded using small cookie molds, and subsequently the cookies being baked using oven. Eating this cake will give the sensation of melting in the mouth. However, the texture remains crispy when chewed.Kue bangkit has a sweet and savory flavour.
InSingapore,McDonald's outlets released desserts inspired by the biscuit's taste, includingkueh bangkit-flavouredMcFlurry,sundae, andsoft serve.[11][12]
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