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Geplak with Coconut and Mango Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups grated coconut
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced

Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer
- Parchment paper
- Food processor or blender

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine grated coconut, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. Gradually add water to the mixture while stirring until it forms a dough-like consistency.
3. Take a small portion of the dough and form it into a ball. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
4. Flatten each ball into a disc shape and place a small amount of diced mango in the center.
5. Fold the edges of the disc to cover the mango and form it into a ball again.
6. Place the geplak balls on a parchment paper-lined steamer and steam for 15-20 minutes or until cooked.
7. Remove from the steamer and let it cool.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Steaming temperature: 100°C (212°F)
Serving size:
This recipe makes 12-15 geplak balls.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use regular rice flour instead of glutinous rice flour.
- Instead of mango, you can use other fruits like banana or jackfruit.

Variations:
- You can add pandan leaves or vanilla extract to the dough for added flavor.
- You can also add chopped nuts like peanuts or cashews to the filling.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to flatten the dough evenly to prevent the filling from leaking.
- You can use a food processor or blender to grate the coconut.
- You can store the geplak in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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

Reheating instructions:
You can reheat the geplak in a steamer for a few minutes or in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.

Presentation ideas:
Arrange the geplak on a plate and sprinkle with grated coconut or powdered sugar.

Garnishes:
You can garnish the geplak with sliced mango or other fruits.

Pairings:
Geplak goes well with tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
Geplak can be served as a dessert or snack on its own.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the filling leaks, make sure to flatten the dough evenly and seal the edges tightly.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh and clean ingredients. Wash your hands and utensils before preparing the recipe.

Food history:
Geplak is a traditional Indonesian snack made from grated coconut and rice flour. It is commonly found in Java and Bali.

Flavor profiles:
Geplak is sweet and coconutty with a fruity filling.

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

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Tangy, Coconutty, Mango, Mango-Y