Kue putu

Kue putu
Kue Putu, filled with palm sugar and served with desiccated coconut.
Alternative namesPutu bambu, putu bumbung
TypeSweet dumpling
CourseDessert, snack
Place of originIndonesia, Malaysia,Philippines
Region or stateEast Java,Johor
Serving temperatureWarm or room temperature
Main ingredientsRice flour, palm sugar, coconut
Similar dishesPuttu, puto, puto bumbong, kueh tutu, mache
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Kue putu or putu bambu is an Southeast Asian cuisine Indonesian , Malaysia and Philippines rice cake. It is made of rice flour and coloured green with pandan leaves, filled with palm sugar, steamed in bamboo tubes (hence the name), and served with desiccated coconut. This traditional bite-sized snack is commonly found in maritime Southeast Asia, particularly in Java, Indonesia, where it is called putu bumbung, Malaysia called as putu bambu and Philippines called as puto bumbong. The origin word of putu believed to be derived from Indian puttu of Tamil origin. Kue putu is usually sold by street vendors and can be found in traditional markets, along with other kues. Kue putu can also be found in the Netherlands due to its colonial ties with Indonesia.