chwee kueh

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Teochew 水粿 (zui2 guê2) or Hokkien 水粿 (chúi-kóe).

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃwiː ˈkweɪ/, [ˌt͡ʃ˭wiː(˨˦) ˈk˭weˑ(˦˨)], [ˌt͡s˭w-]

Noun

chwee kueh (uncountable)

  1. (Singapore) A kind of steamed rice cake originating in Teochew cuisine, served with preserved radish (chai po).
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