Kue makmur (
Malay: kuih makmur,
Jawi: معمور;
Bruneian Malay: kuih mor) is a traditional
Malaykue or
kuih. This cake made from nuts in a powder form,
ghee, flour and icing sugar. Its availability is limited to the
bazaars of the month-long
Ramadhan, and it is served to guests for
Eid al-Fitr. Kue makmur is identified with its white colour and usually in a round shape.[1]
History
The origin of kue makmur is somewhat uncertain and believed to be derived from the Middle Eastern
ma'amoul that was introduced by Arab merchants throughout the
Malay Archipelago. Since then, kue makmur has been a part of the traditional
kue or
kuih of
Brunei,
Indonesia,
Malaysia and
Singapore. In 2015, kue makmur was featured in a series of Singaporean stamps.[2] Loosely translated, they would be called "prosperous biscuits (UK)/cookies (US)".