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Kue pinyaram
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Kue pinyaram being sold in traditional market
Alternative names Panyaram, penyaram
Type Cake, kue
Course Dessert, snack
Place of origin Indonesia
Region or state West Sumatra
Main ingredients Rice flour, corn flour, coconut milk, cooking oil

Pinyaram, also known as panyaram or penyaram, is a yummy traditional cake from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It comes from the Minangkabau people, who live in this part of the country. This special treat is often served during important events. You might find it at wedding parties or during holidays like Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. Today, pinyaram is also a popular souvenir for visitors to the Minangkabau region.

What is Pinyaram?

Pinyaram is a type of kue, which is an Indonesian word for snack or cake. It is made from a simple mix of ingredients. These include white sugar or palm sugar, and either white rice flour or black rice flour. Coconut milk is also added to give it a rich flavor. The way pinyaram is cooked is quite similar to how you would make a pancake. It is often fried until it is golden brown and has a soft, chewy texture.

Kuih pinjaram (Penyaram)
A plate of kue pinyaram.

Different Kinds of Pinyaram

There are two main types of pinyaram. One is called pinyaram putih, which means "white pinyaram." This version is made using white rice. The other type is pinyaram hitam, or "black pinyaram." This one gets its darker color from black rice. Nowadays, you can find pinyaram in many different colors. This makes them even more fun and appealing!

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