The 500-year-old Southeast Asian sweet preserving a nearly forgotten culture

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Kim Choo Kueh Chang has been serving bite-sized treats called Nyonya kueh in Singapore since 1945. These colorful snacks are a staple for the Peranakan people — a cultural group prominent between the 15th and early 20th centuries that's working to be remembered. But as the popularity of Nyonya kueh increases, some shopkeepers fear its Peranakan roots will be forgotten. We went to Singapore to see how Peranakan culture and the art of making Nyonya kueh is still standing. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .