Kelpon Recipe Indonesia's Sweet and Chewy Delight

Kelpon Recipe: Indonesia's Sweet and Chewy Delight

Indonesia is known for its rich culinary heritage, and among its array of delicious treats, Kelpon stands out as a beloved sweet delicacy. Kelpon is celebrated for its unique taste, chewy texture, and the delightful combination of sweet palm sugar and fragrant grated coconut. In this article, we will explore the traditional Indonesian Kelpon recipe that you can easily prepare at home.

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of glutinous rice flour

- 100 ml of pandan water (made by boiling pandan leaves with water)

- 150 grams of palm sugar, finely chopped

- 100 grams of grated coconut

- A pinch of salt

How to Make Kelpon:

Step 1: Preparing the Glutinous Rice Dough

1. Mix glutinous rice flour with pandan water in a large bowl. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.

2. Steam the glutinous rice dough over boiling water for approximately 15-20 minutes until it becomes cooked and elastic. Ensure that you use a preheated steamer.

3. After cooking, remove the glutinous rice dough from the steamer and let it cool slightly for easier handling.

Step 2: Preparing the Palm Sugar Filling

1. While waiting for the glutinous rice dough to cool, heat the palm sugar with a bit of water in a saucepan. Stir the palm sugar until it dissolves and forms a palm sugar syrup. You can add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.

2. Once the palm sugar has dissolved, let the palm sugar syrup simmer for a few minutes until it slightly thickens. Ensure it is not too thick for easy shaping when making Kelpon.

3. Afterward, mix the grated coconut into the palm sugar syrup. Stir well, allowing the coconut to absorb the palm sugar aroma. Remove it from the heat and set it aside.

Step 3: Shaping the Kelpon

1. Take a small portion of the cooled glutinous rice dough. Shape it into a small, flattened circle in your palm.

2. Place a pinch of the palm sugar and coconut mixture in the center of the flattened glutinous rice dough.

3. Fold the glutinous rice dough around the filling to form a ball. Make sure the filling is completely enclosed.

4. Repeat this process until you've used up all the glutinous rice dough and palm sugar filling.

Step 4: Serving Kelpon

1. Kelpon is now ready to be served. You can roll it in additional grated coconut or serve it on a bed of freshly grated young coconut for a more visually appealing presentation.

2. Enjoy Kelpon as a delightful sweet snack or as a traditional dessert.

Kelpon is a beloved Indonesian traditional snack known for its chewy and sweet goodness. Give this recipe a try and experience the delightful flavors of Indonesia in each bite of these sweet and chewy Kelpon treats. Enjoy!