Commonly found variants; note these may range from acceptable alternatives to
non-standard forms or incorrect spellings*.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
sun kueh soon kuih
soon kueh
简
繁
→
Teochew / hokkien:
笋粿
筍粿
peng’im:
sung2 guê2
Detailed etymology
definitions
noun
- a Teochew steamed dumpling with a translucent skin of mixed rice and tapioca flour, filled with julienned bamboo shoots, bangkuang, and other ingredients (such as dried shrimp or mushrooms for their umami flavour). It is sometimes pressed into decorative shapes with a mold, and is often served with chilli and a sweet soya sauce.
Soon kueh deserves more attention than it gets. … it’s an old-school snack that is both healthy and tasty.
— 2024 February 5, Germaine Tan. Eatbook, "20 Traditional Soon Kueh Stalls In Singapore That Your Grandparents Will Approve Of". https://eatbook.sg/soon-kueh/