Perhaps it’s really inherited from our heritage that explains my family’s love for Teochew-style kuehs like these! ❤❤❤ Nested at a corner of Nghee Huat Eating House coffeeshop at Toa Payoh Lor 5 is Hong Shan Ang Ku Kueh, a 30-year-old name selling a variety of traditional kuehs freshly made at the stall. The irresistible aroma & pretty colours of the kuehs just lures you in! 😍😍😍
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Had the Png Kueh ($1.40) as well as the classic peanut Ang Ku Kueh ($1). Donning a pretty pink coat 💕, the rice flour skin of the Png Kueh was sufficiently soft & did not have the rubbery texture. The filling was definitely the star of this kueh - a fragrant mix of savoury glutinous rice fried with dried shrimps, dried mushrooms, peanuts etc. 😋😋😋 With a little sweet sauce & chilli drizzled to enhance the overall taste, this made quite a good eat! 👍🏻 Except that I think this filling had some Chinese celery which I personally dislike. 🤣
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Their Ang Ku Kueh was really enjoyable! ✔✔✔ Albeit slightly thick in some areas (uneven distribution cuz they are all handmade), the beautiful crimson-red skin was so soft & mochi-like that it didn’t mind it at all. 👌🏻 The generous peanut filling added a good crunch & was extremely fragrant! 🤤🤤🤤 Totally my kind of snack! ❤
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Besides the traditional filling like peanuts & sweet/salted bean paste, they also have innovative fruity flavours like green tea, mango & even durian! Although Ji Xiang & Poh Cheu still ranks top on my list, this is definitely one of the better & noteworthy AKKs I’ve had! 👍🏻
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What a delightful find in the heartlands! 😋