Klepon (Gluten-Free Rice Balls with Palm Sugar)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour
• 2 tbsp Tapioca Flour
• 1 tsp Pandan Extract
• 2 drops Green Food Coloring (optional)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Palm Sugar (cut into small cubes)
• 1 cup Grated Coconut
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and tapioca flour. Add pandan extract, green food coloring (if using), and water. Mix until a smooth, pliable dough forms.
2. 2Bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. 3Take a small amount of dough and flatten it. Place a small cube of palm sugar in the center.
4. 4Carefully enclose the palm sugar with the dough and roll it into a ball.
5. 5Drop the rice balls into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, then cook for another 2 minutes.
6. 6Remove the rice balls and drain well.
7. 7In a separate bowl, mix grated coconut with a pinch of salt. Roll the rice balls in the grated coconut to coat.
8. 8Serve immediately.

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