Chwee kueh

Chwee kueh

Chwee kueh (zwee gway) served in Singapore, with hot preserved radish relish
Place of origin	China (Guangdong) and Singapore
Region or state	East and Southeast Asia
Associated cuisine	Singapore
Created by	Teochews
Main ingredients	rice flour preserved radish
Media: Chwee kueh

Chwee kueh in Shantou, a city in Guangdong, the historical homeland of the Teochews

Chwee kueh (Chinese: 水粿; pinyin: shuǐguǒ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: chúi-kóe; lit. 'water rice cake'), also spelt chwee kweh, is a type of steamed rice cake originating in Teochew cuisine that is served with preserved radish.

History

During the 19th century, many Teochew people moved to Singapore, bringing their culinary expertise with them. Today, chwee kueh is a popular breakfast item in Singapore, served in many of its hawker centres and it is commonly associated with Singaporean cuisine.

To make chwee kueh, rice flour and water are mixed together to form a slightly viscous mixture. The mixture is then poured into small saucer-like aluminium cups and steamed, forming a characteristic bowl-like shape when cooked. The rice cakes are almost tasteless on their own, but are topped with diced preserved radish and served with chilli sauce.

See also

• Idli
• List of steamed foods
• Rice cake