Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 6
Dough
Filling
Coating
Boil
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; rolling pin; steamer with lid and heatproof dishes; heatproof spoon; spatula.
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Steps
Shape · About 10 min
- Mix 200 g glutinous rice flour, 170 ml warm water, 5 ml pandan extract into a soft dough. Divide into 18; enclose a small portion of 90 g palm sugar, finely chopped in each and seal tightly.
Cook · About 2 min
- Boil 2000 ml water. Simmer balls in batches until floating, then 2 minutes more.
Check: Look for this result: floating, then 2 minutes more.
Coat · About 5 min
- Steam 100 g grated coconut, ¼ tsp salt for 5 minutes. Roll drained balls in coconut and cool 5 minutes before eating; filling is hot.
Check: The balls float, the outer dough is firm and springy, and no dry flour remains in the centre.
Tips
- Seal the sugar fully inside each ball.
- Judge Klepon by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Klepon takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Klepon, replace palm sugar with dark brown sugar.
Storage
- Divide Klepon into small, shallow portions for cooling. Refrigerate Klepon promptly, ideally within one hour, and finish it within 24 hours.
- For Klepon, reheat the rice only once; it must steam throughout and reach 74°C / 165°F. Cover Klepon while reheating and add a little water.
Make ahead
- Make the filling for Klepon one day early. Cool it, then refrigerate the filling for Klepon. Mix and rest the dough as directed on the serving day; keep the filling cold until shaping Klepon.
FAQ
What matters most when making Klepon?
Seal the sugar fully inside each ball.
What can I substitute in Klepon?
In Klepon, replace palm sugar with dark brown sugar.
Can I prepare Klepon ahead?
Make the filling for Klepon one day early. Cool it, then refrigerate the filling for Klepon. Mix and rest the dough as directed on the serving day; keep the filling cold until shaping Klepon.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
