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Chocolate-Banana Bubur Candil Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 pandan leaves
- 1/2 cup grated coconut

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, mashed bananas, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water and coconut milk while mixing until a dough forms.
3. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. In a pot, bring water, brown sugar, and pandan leaves to a boil.
5. Add the rice balls and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
6. Remove the rice balls from the pot and set aside.
7. In a pan, toast grated coconut until golden brown.
8. Serve the rice balls with the toasted coconut on top.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories per serving: 315
- Total fat: 8g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 155mg
- Total carbohydrates: 61g
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 39g
- Protein: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour or all-purpose flour.
- Pandan leaves can be substituted with vanilla extract.

Variations:
- Instead of cocoa powder, matcha powder can be used for a green tea flavor.
- Instead of bananas, sweet potatoes or pumpkin can be used for a different flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the rice balls are rolled evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Toast the grated coconut until golden brown for added flavor.

Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover rice balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, simply microwave the rice balls for 30 seconds or until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the rice balls in a bowl with the toasted coconut on top.

Garnishes:
- None

Pairings:
- This dessert pairs well with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add more water or coconut milk.
- If the rice balls are falling apart while cooking, the dough may be too wet. Add more flour to the mixture.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the rice balls thoroughly before serving.

Food history:
- Bubur Candil is a traditional Indonesian dessert made with glutinous rice flour balls cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar.

Flavor profiles:
- This dessert is sweet and chocolatey with a hint of banana and coconut.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve this dessert as a sweet treat after a meal or as a snack.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Chocolaty, Banana, Banana-Flavored