Kochi (kuih)

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Kochi
Kuih Kochi.jpg
Kuih kochi in Singapore.
Origin
Alternative name(s) Kueh kochi
Place of origin Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore
Details
Type Dumpling (Kuih)
Main ingredient(s) Glutinous rice flour

Kochi (also known as passover cake in English) is a Malaysian dumpling (kuih) made from ground unpolished glutinous rice. For the Eurasians in Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore, this snack is often sold at funerals. The black colour of the unpolished rice symbolises death, while the sweet filling represents resurrection.

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