Putu Mayong Stalls in Penang

Putu Mayong (3 August 2008)


Penang Putu Mayong, also written putu mayom, is Indian-style steam rice vermicelli cake. It is served with grated coconut and sugar. In appearance, it is similar to roti jala, except that the latter is yellow in colour while putu mayong is white. It is also related to putu piring. Some vendors create a green version of the putu mayong by adding pandan to the batter. A wooden implement with tiny holes in it is used to squeeze the batter to form the tiny threads which cool and solidify. The vermicelli-like threads are then placed in a wicker tray and steamed.

Putu mayong is usually sold with grated coconut and sugar, either white or brown sugar. Some times palm sugar (gula melaka) is also provided.

The Jelutong Market putu mayong, my wife's favourite (23 March 2014)


An Indian Muslim hawker making putu mayong (14 June 2007)


Another hawker adding brown sugar and wrapping up the putu mayong (14 June 2007)

Putu Mayong Ingredients

It is quite common to find Putu Mayong being sold by Indian hawkers at market places. On this page I am listing out the stalls selling Putu Mayong that I have come across, so hopefully you will be able to locate them easily.

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Where to find Putu Mayong Stalls in Penang

Putu Mayong is available at the following locations in Penang:

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