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Hee Pan (Chinese: 喜粄; pinyin: xǐ bǎn) is a type of sweet tasting steamed rice cake of Chinese origin from the Hakka people.[1] Traditional Hakka hee pan is made from rice milk (米浆) and red sugar. This gives Hee pan its distinctive red coloring and its chewy texture.[2]
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Alternative names | Hee Pan |
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Type | Pastry |
Course | Snack |
Place of origin | China |
Region or state | China and Southeast Asia |
Main ingredients | Glutinous rice flour |
The traditional red Hee pan is considered to be an auspicious item as it is believed to bring prosperity, luck, and fortune to the people. It is traditionally prepared during important festivals such as Lunar Chinese New Year, weddings and more.
In the present day, hee pan is still considered as an important food item during Chinese festivals especially in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Thailand. However, the consumption of hee pan is no longer restricted to cultural festivities. It can be consumed throughout the day without confinement of specific meal times as it is commonly seen and sold in bakeries and traditional pastry shops.