pastil

Meanings

• noun

  A type of traditional Malay dessert made from glutinous rice, coconut milk, and various fillings such as palm sugar, corn, or red beans.

  - "Sayap rebus dan pastil adalah hidangan tradisional yang sering ditemui di sembahyang Malam."
  - "Apakah anda suka dengan pastil berbahan utama beras tikus atau pastil berbahan utama tepung tapioka?"

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Variants

List of all variants of pastil that leads to same result
pastil , pastille , pastilles , pastils

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Etymology

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Derived from the Malay word 'paste', meaning 'to smear' or 'to spread', due to the way the filling is spread over the rice cake.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that pastil is also known as 'kuih bahulu' in some regions?

2. The most popular fillings for pastil include palm sugar, corn, and red beans, but other fillings such as tapioca, green beans, and durian are also used.

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Related Concepts

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1. kuih: A collective term for various types of traditional Malay and Indonesian desserts, including pastil.

2. kuih lapis: Another type of Malay dessert, characterized by its layered appearance, often made from glutinous rice and coconut milk.

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Culture

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Pastil is a popular dessert in Malay and Indonesian cuisine, often served during festive occasions and celebrations. It is believed to have originated from the Javanese delicacy, 'pastel'.

How to Memorize "pastil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plate of pastil, with the rice cake base topped with a sweet and savory filling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pastil' with the Malay word 'paste', as they share the same root.
   - Think of the sticky texture of glutinous rice when trying to remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'pastil' with 'paste' and 'sticky rice'.

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