Klepon (Pandan Glutinous Rice Balls)

Ingredients

• 200 g Glutinous Rice Flour
• 1 tsp Pandan Extract
• 150 ml Warm Water
• 100 g Palm Sugar (Gula Melaka)
• 100 g Grated Coconut
• 0.25 tsp Salt

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

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and pandan extract.
2. 2Gradually add warm water, mixing until you form a smooth, pliable dough.
3. 3Cut palm sugar into small pieces. Set aside.
4. 4Bring a pot of water to a boil.
5. 5Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it in your palm. Place a piece of palm sugar in the center.
6. 6Carefully wrap the dough around the sugar, ensuring it is completely sealed. Roll into a smooth ball.
7. 7Repeat steps 5-6 with the remaining dough and sugar.
8. 8Gently drop the balls into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, about 5 minutes.
9. 9Remove the cooked balls from the water and immediately roll them in grated coconut mixed with a pinch of salt.
10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.

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