Klepon
Klepon is a legendary snack that is loved by everyone originating from Indonesia, completely 100% plant-based! The skin is soft and chewy, naturally green from pandan, filled with liquid brown sugar that melts when bitten, then coated with savory grated coconut that balances the sweetness.This dish is very special because it holds sweet memories of Indonesian tradition, with a surprise of flavors that explode in the mouth, and is proven to be able to be enjoyed by everyone in a more natural way. Perfect to enjoy with coffee or tea and as a snack.
Shared by Novita
Time
40 min
Serves
5
Difficulty
medium
🛒 Ingredients
- #Skin ingredients;
- 150 grams of white sticky rice flour
- 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 120 to 130 ml of natural pandan juice
- A pinch of fine salt
- #filling ingredients:
- 100 grams of palm sugar, very finely grated
- #coating ingredients:
- 100 grams of semi-ripe grated coconut
- A pinch of salt
- One pandan leaf
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix grated coconut, salt, and pandan leaves, then steam for 5 to 7 minutes to preserve and cook evenly, set aside
- 2
Mix the glutinous rice flour, tapioca flour, and salt. Gradually add the pandan water while kneading until the dough is malleable and doesn't stick to your hands.
- 3
Take a small amount of dough, roll it into a ball, and then flatten it in your palm. Fill with a generous amount of brown sugar, then seal it tightly and roll it back into a ball to prevent leaking when boiled.
- 4
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the klepon balls. Cook until they float to the surface. Let them rest for a moment, then remove and drain.
- 5
Immediately roll in steamed grated coconut until evenly coated. Serve warm. Your special treat is ready to be enjoyed!