This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.
碰
饼
食物、植物
Food / Plants
名词
一种外皮酥脆,内里包着麦芽糖和芝麻馅料的福建传统糕饼。也称“香饼”。
Noun
A traditional Hokkien pastry with a crispy crust, containing a maltose and sesame filling. Also known as “香饼”.
椪饼(台)
椪饼 (Taiwan)
有一种说法认为碰饼最滋补的吃法就是在皮上凿开一个洞,倒入打散的蛋液和放入龙眼干,再放入锅子里用麻油煎香,适合给坐月子的产妇吃。
The most nutritious way for women in postpartum confinement to eat pong piah was said to be to poke a hole in the crust, pour in a beaten egg and dried longans, and pan-fry the whole thing with sesame oil.
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