Geplak with Coconut and Banana Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups grated coconut
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 tsp salt

Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Steamer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine grated coconut, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Add mashed banana and water to the mixture. Mix until well combined.
3. Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon and form it into small balls.
4. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Steam the balls for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
6. Remove from the steamer and let it cool.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Steaming temperature: 100°C
Serving size:
- Makes 20-25 pieces

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Glutinous rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour or all-purpose flour.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or coconut sugar.

Variations:
- Geplak can be made with other fruits such as jackfruit or mango.
- Instead of steaming, geplak can also be fried.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to mix the ingredients well to avoid lumps.
- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter taste.
- To make the geplak more colorful, add food coloring to the mixture.

Storage instructions:
- Store geplak in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Geplak can be reheated in a steamer for 5 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange geplak on a plate and sprinkle with grated coconut.

Garnishes:
- Grated coconut

Pairings:
- Tea or coffee

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more glutinous rice flour.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use clean and fresh ingredients.
- Wash hands thoroughly before handling food.

Food history:
- Geplak is a traditional Indonesian snack made from coconut and sugar.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and coconutty with a hint of banana.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve geplak as a snack or dessert.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Rich, Creamy, Coconutty