Cucur cake
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Kue cucur (Indonesian) or kuih cucur (Malay), known in Thai as khanom fak bua or khanom chuchun, is a traditional snack from Indonesia, and popular in parts of Southeast Asia, includes Indonesia, Malaysia, southern Thailand and Singapore. In Indonesia, kue cucur can be found throughout traditional marketplaces in the country; the popular version, however, is the Betawi version from Jakarta.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice flour, palm sugar, water, pandan, pinch of salt |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | deep-fried batter spooned into hot oil |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, caramel-like, soft center with crisp lacy edges |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | traditional market snack |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Cucur cake come from?
Cucur cake is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Cucur cake?
Kue cucur (Indonesian) or kuih cucur (Malay), known in Thai as khanom fak bua or khanom chuchun, is a traditional snack from Indonesia, and popular in parts of Southeast Asia, includes Indonesia, Malaysia, southern Thailand and Singapore. In Indonesia, kue cucur can be found throughout traditional marketplaces in the country; the popular version, however, is the Betawi version from Jakarta.