Klepon are small green glutinous rice balls from Indonesia, filled with palm sugar and rolled in grated coconut. They belong to the classic kuih sweets.
Biting in, the melted gula melaka runs out – a sweet surprise; pandan colours the dough green and gives it its signature aroma.
Servings20 pieces
Time45 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
Glutinous rice flour★200 g
Pandan extract★1 tsp
Gula melaka (palm sugar), chopped★100 g
Grated coconut★100 g
Pinch of salt1 pinch
Warm wateras needed
★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique
Preparation
1
Knead glutinous rice flour with pandan and warm water into a dough.
2
Steam the grated coconut with a pinch of salt briefly.
3
Portion the dough, enclose palm sugar, roll into balls.
4
Cook in simmering water until they float.
5
Drain and roll in the grated coconut.
Make it original
Glutinous rice flour, pandan and gula melaka for klepon are in the Asia Boutique.
