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Kelupis

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Kelupis
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Kelupis in a licuala grandis leaf wrapper
TypeSnack (kuih)
Place of origin
Region or state
Created by
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice flour, coconut milk, palm sugar
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Kelupis (lit.'glutinous rice rolls')[1] is a traditional kuih (snack) for the Bisaya, Kedayan, Dusun, Bajau, and Lun Bawang people of East Malaysia and Brunei.[2][3][4] Its closest counterparts in West Malaysia are ketupat and lemang.[5] In Brunei, kelupis has been recognised as a national cultural heritage.[6]

Kelupis is commonly eaten within ethnic communities of Sabah and Sarawak during festivities, such as weddings.[7][8][9] As it is produced in large quantities, kelupis is usually made communally.[10]

Preparation

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Kelupis, which is made from glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk and a little salt, is usually eaten with side dishes such as meat or chicken rendang and curry.[11] The process involves grating old coconut to obtain coconut milk.[10] The glutinous rice is washed and mixed with coconut milk and salt, and the mixture is stirred until it is half cooked.[7][11] It is then wrapped in phacelophrynium maximum or licuala grandis leaves.[11][12] Kelupis is eaten on its own or dipped in sauce.[12] Similarly to lamban, it is also commonly served with peanut sauce and rendang.[13]

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References

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  1. Thiessen 2012, p. 145.
  2. Talib 2006, p. 127.
  3. "Kebudayaan (Brunei)" [Culture (Brunei)]. Papar District Office (in Malay). Archived from the original on 26 October 2004. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  4. "An encounter with 'Kuih Kelupis'". The Borneo Post. 13 March 2011. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  5. Amirul, Ivan (28 February 2021). "Aroma kelupis daun irik" [The aroma of the irik leaf of kelupis]. Kosmo! (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  6. Ismail, Umi Faizura (9 August 2023). "Kelupis". Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Kelupis Makanan Kegemaran Keluarga Silun" [Kelupis is the Silun Family's Favourite Food]. MalaysiaAktif (in Malay). 21 October 2025. Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  8. "Kelupis Remains a Must-have Raya Dish in Sabah, Symbolising Shared Cultural Heritage". Bernama. 16 March 2026. Archived from the original on 17 March 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  9. Al-Qadri Syed Izman, Syed Iylia Hariz (18 March 2026). "Kelupis: simbol warisan, hidangan wajib pagi raya di Sabah" [Kelupis: a symbol of heritage, a must-have dish for Eid al-Fitr in Sabah] (in Malay). Bernama. Archived from the original on 3 May 2026. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  10. 1 2 Muhamad, Hasimi (18 January 2020). "Kuih kelupis juadah wajib etnik Brunei" [Kelupis kuih is a must-have ethnic food in Brunei]. Astro Awani (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 Talip, Zainon (11 March 2026). "Kelupis jadi hidangan tradisi wajib masyarakat Kedayan ketika Makan Tahun" [Kelupis is a traditional dish that is mandatory for the Kedayan community during the New Year's meal]. Harian Metro (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
  12. 1 2 "Rice in Many Forms (Kelupis)". New Sabah Times. p. 6. Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2014.
  13. Adila Saari, Putri (17 May 2021). "Kelupis Brunei Enak Dimakan Bersama Kuah Kacang & Rendang" [Brunei kelupis is delicious eaten with peanut sauce & rendang]. Rasa (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 June 2026. Retrieved 8 June 2026.

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