Ji Xiang Rainbow Ang Ku Kueh @ Victoria Street Bugis Village (Near Bugis MRT Station) [Singapore]

It wasn't too long ago when I blogged about Ji Xiang Confectionery at Everton Park but today's post shall be different. For one, it's for a new branch conveniently located opposite Bugis Junction, which is connected to Bugis MRT station! 

Compared to its Everton Park outlet, this one had a modern vibe even though it still operated in the takeaway format. I did notice Ji Xiang had taken over the neighbouring shop space and hope it would turn out to be a dine-in cafe. 

Coming back, another reason for blogging about this branch was its unique offerings. Aside from interesting flavors like durian, spicy sambal, multi nuts, you can also find the kueh in traditional shapes used for festivals / occasions. For example, ang ee to celebrate a baby's full month, ka tah ku for a child's first year birthday etc.

For me, my objective was the ultra pretty, rainbow ang ku kueh! 

It was mesmerizing! According to the wall menu, there's a minimum order of 10 pieces but the counter had packs of two for sale. I grabbed as this rainbow ang ku kueh had a super high price point; at S$3.50 each, it's more than triple the price of a normal piece of ang ku kueh in Ji Xiang.

Someone did share the recipe on how to do it but I am more a baking person and ang ku kueh requires steaming; which isn't something I am good at, with the tendency to steam longer than required.

Filling was the standard sweet bean paste. Frankly, the rainbow effect was a result of layer of colorings. The 'skin' was soft like the rest of Ji Xiang ang ku kueh and taste wise, no difference from the S$1.00 sweet bean paste ang ku kueh. Try once is enough. My future orders shall be exclusively the non-rainbow version. 

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Address 

235 Victoria Street,

Bugis Village,

Singapore 188027

Map

 As above.

Website

https://jixiangconfectionery.com.sg/