 Hainanese-styleyi bua inSingapore | |
| Alternative names | Yibua |
|---|---|
| Type | Pastry |
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | China |
| Region or state | Hainan |
| Created by | Hainanese people |
| Main ingredients | Glutinous rice flour |
Yi bua (Chinese:薏粑;pinyin:yìbā, also speltyi buak,yi buah, oryibua) is a traditionalHainanesekuih. It is a Hainanese steamed dumpling made of glutinous rice flour dough. Also known askuih e-oua, it is filled with apalm sugar sweetened mixture of gratedcoconut, toastedsesame seeds and crushed roastedpeanuts, wrapped with sheets of banana leaves pressed into a fluted cup shape, and customarily marked with a dab of red food colouring.[1][2] This kuih is traditionally served during a wedding and a baby's full-moon celebration.[3][4]
