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{{Infobox food
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| image = Kue ku Jakarta.JPG
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| alternate_name = Ang Ku Kueh
| country = China
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'''''Ang ku kueh''''' ({{zh|t={{linktext|紅龜粿}}|poj=Âng-ku-kóe}}; [[Tailo]]: ''Âng-ku-kué''),
| title = Ang Ku Kueh 红龟糕
| publisher = Chinatownology
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| publisher = Encyclopedia of Taiwan
| url = http://taiwanpedia.culture.tw/web/content?ID=11827
| access-date = 1 May 2011
| access-date = 1 May 2011}}</ref> Aside from China, in modern times, red tortoise cakes continue to be important food items during Chinese festivals in many countries with significant Sinophone communities especially in Southeast Asia. However, eating red tortoise cakes in these countries is no longer restricted to special occasions for red tortoise cakes are also commercially available in many [[pastry]] shops and [[bakery|bakeries]].▼
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There are two main components in red tortoise cakes: skin and filling. The skin is made mostly from [[glutinous rice]] flour and [[sweet potato]] whereas the fillings are made from precooked ingredients such as [[mung bean]] or ground [[peanut]]s and sugar. After kneading and molding the ingredients together, the red tortoise cakes are [[Steaming|steamed]] on a piece of [[banana leaf]]. In countries such as [[Singapore]], these pastries are popular snack items and are especially popular with children because of their sweet and savory taste. In fact, many bakeries in
==Importance in Chinese culture==
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| publisher = About.com: Chinese Culture
| url = http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa021901b.htm
| access-date = 1 May 2011
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| title = Birthday Customs of the Newborn and Elderly
| publisher = About.com: Chinese Culture
| url = http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa021901b.htm
| access-date = 1 May 2011
| archive-date = September 26, 2011
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Red tortoise cakes are prepared especially for such occasions when celebrating the birthdays of the elders in the family. The number of red tortoise cakes that are prepared corresponds to the age of the elder who is celebrating his or her birthday by an additional twelve. For example, if an elder is celebrating his 65th birthday, there will be 77 red tortoise cakes prepared to celebrate his or her birthday. The cultural significance of preparing these red tortoise cakes is to count one's blessings for having lived thus far and it is hoped that the additional 12 red tortoise cakes would increase one's lifespan, bringing longevity and good fortune in the process.<ref name="verify2"/><ref name="occasions"/>
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==Availability==
Traditionally prepared during significant occasions such as festivals or birthdays, red tortoise cakes have become popular among many people who favor them as a delicious snack. Though many Chinese families these days continue to prepare red tortoise cakes within the household for special occasions, red tortoise cakes are available for sale all year in many [[bakery|bakeries]] and Chinese [[pastry]] shops. Because preparing red tortoise cakes is a time-consuming process, store-bought versions are also popular in China and across
==Preparation==
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*[[Mochi]]
*[[Peranakan cuisine]]
*[[Masi (food)|Masi]]
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