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Southeast Asia's Traditional Deep-Fried Dough Sticks

Southeast Asia's Traditional Deep-Fried Dough Sticks
Southeast Asia's Traditional Deep-Fried Dough Sticks (Various Sources)

SEAToday.com, Jakarta - Cakwe, the crispy fried dough snack traces its origin back to China. In Hokkien dialect, "Cakwe" translates to "fried ghost", symbolizing the Chinese people's resentment towards a past leader's betrayal.

Did you know that Cakwe has different names in different Southeast Asian countries? And there are countless ways to enjoy it!

Discover the diverse names of Cakwe in following infographic!

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