Ang Ku Kueh (Red Tortoise Cake) is a small round or oval shaped Chinese pastry with soft sticky glutinous rice flour skin wrapped around a sweet filling in the centre. It is molded to resemble a tortoise shell and is presented resting on a square piece of banana leaf. They are traditionally red in color and has a sticky chewy texture when eaten. Red tortoise cakes are shaped like tortoise shells because the Chinese traditionally believed that eating tortoises would bring longevity to those who are eating it and bring about good fortune and prosperity. These sweet pastries are especially prepared during important festivals as they are considered to be auspicious items,

Hopefully by wearing them as earrings will bring you good luck.

Dimension (approx.)
Length: 1.3 cm (0.5")
Width: 1cm (0.4")