by: Nur Syairah
Pulut Kuning (Yellow Glutinous Rice) is considered one of the more popular traditional foods. It also plays an integral part in Malay culture. In some part eg: Indonesia it is known as Pulut Kunyit. It’s made from glutinous rice soaked in water with a little turmeric as a coloring agent. It is then cooked using the steaming method for hours and seasoned with salt , coconut milk , Pandan leaves & few more added ingredients for that extra flavor. It’s soaking in tumeric water, duration during steaming , hygiene as an important factor among many do’s & don’t making it one of the most delicate food item to be produce! Once it’s ready it will be consumed with Beef, Chicken or Mutton *rending. Some preferred to eat it with other Malay cultural delicacy.
Traditional foods are proven to be part of the ethnic, society and country’s heritage. To the Malays, Pulut Kuning is one of the traditional foods that are often prepared, practiced and associated with symbolism, custom and ritual for special occasions. The Pulut kuning is served during ceremonial events or special occasions.
Among such occasions are weddings at which its color yellow symbolises the couple’s status as the 'king and queen' for the day! It is also served at celebrations concerning newborns & when a child completes his/her learning of the Quran, Wedding & engagement among many others.
The impact of modernization through various dimensions like education and lifestyles however are believed to have an impact to the beliefs and practices of Pulut Kuning in Malay feasts. Modernization through education and lifestyle on the other hand do not totally pushed away the norm or the beliefs and the practices of Pulut Kuning as symbol of gratitude’s, appreciation, thankful in Malay occasions and it is still relevant despite slightly lessening the practices among the young generation.
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