Baba Nyonya Tiffins with local cakes or kueh (2) Painting

This is an acrylic painting of a Peranakan ( Baba Nyonya ) tiffin carrier (a packed lunch box) with famous Peranakan local snacks or Kueh as they are commonly called in Malaysia and Singapore. a) The Tiffin The Tiffin was commonly used in Asia during the British colonial era in the late 18th century. The Tiffin is a packed lunch box that comes in tiers housed within a lockable frame. Today, the tiffin carriers are still commonly used in every household to transport and store food. They were commonly used by the Peranakans ( the Babas and Nyonyas ), descendants of Chinese traders who came from China to Malaya. Modern tiffins of today vary in shapes and sizes b) Kueh( Local Snacks ) Kueh (or kuih in Malay) are types of snacks that have become a staple in Malaysian and Singaporean food culture. Kueh can be both sweet or savoury, and they are often baked or steamed, traditionally using a charcoal fire. Many kueh are made from glutinous rice, coconut and gula melaka (palm sugar). Pandan( Screwpine ) is also commonly added as flavourings and fillings. These snacks are commonly associated with the Peranakan and Malay cultures. The cooking methods play an essential role in kueh-making. Some types of kueh are wrapped in banana leaves before steaming, which gives them a distinct fragrance. Similarly, the traditional way of cooking kueh over a charcoal fire is said to enhance the fragrance further. Some kueh are coloured red to represent auspicious events in the Peranakan culture. Another important food colour is the blue hue obtained from the bunga telang, also known as the butterfly pea flower. Malay and Peranakan kueh are typically made in households, with recipes passed down from generation to generation. The bite-sized pieces of kueh come in different shapes, colours, and flavours. The ingredients used are easily found in Southeast Asia, and include sweet potato, tapioca, and taro. Kueh can also be found in other parts of Southeast Asia like Indonesia and Thailand.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:15.7 W x 15.7 H x 0.4 D in

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