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Kue Bugis Kacang Merah Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 200g red bean paste
- 150g glutinous rice flour
- 50g rice flour
- 100ml water
- 50g sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Banana leaves for wrapping

Special equipment needed:
- Steamer

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, rice flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Add water gradually while kneading the dough until it forms a smooth and pliable texture.
3. Divide the dough into small balls, approximately 20g each.
4. Flatten each ball and place a small amount of red bean paste in the center.
5. Seal the edges and shape it into a small oval.
6. Wrap each piece with banana leaves and secure with toothpicks.
7. Steam the kue bugis for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
8. Remove from the steamer and let it cool.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Steamer temperature: High heat
Serving size:
Makes approximately 10 pieces

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 150
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Red bean paste can be substituted with mung bean paste or lotus seed paste.
- Banana leaves can be substituted with parchment paper.

Variations:
- Add pandan leaves extract to the dough for a fragrant flavor.
- Use different types of filling such as chocolate or peanut butter.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to seal the edges properly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Soak the banana leaves in hot water for a few minutes to make it more pliable.

Storage instructions:
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Steam the kue bugis for 5-10 minutes until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the kue bugis on a plate and garnish with shredded coconut.

Garnishes:
- Shredded coconut

Pairings:
- Indonesian tea or coffee

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add more water gradually.
- If the dough is too wet, add more glutinous rice flour.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to wrap the kue bugis tightly to prevent contamination.

Food history:
- Kue Bugis is a traditional Indonesian snack that originated from the Bugis tribe in South Sulawesi.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and slightly chewy with a creamy red bean filling.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a snack or dessert.

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