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Kue Gapit with Coconut Filling Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/4 cup palm sugar
- Banana leaves, cut into small squares

Special equipment needed:
- Steamer

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add coconut milk and water while stirring until the batter is smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix grated coconut and palm sugar until well combined.
4. Place a small amount of the coconut filling in the center of each banana leaf square.
5. Pour the batter over the filling, filling the banana leaf about 3/4 full.
6. Steam the kue gapit for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
7. Remove from the steamer and let cool before serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Steamer temperature: High heat
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 pieces

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 150
Total fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 1g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Regular sugar can be substituted for palm sugar.
- Banana leaves can be substituted for parchment paper.

Variations:
- Kue gapit can also be filled with other types of fillings such as chocolate or peanut butter.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the batter is smooth before pouring it over the filling.
- Use a spoon to spread the batter evenly over the filling.
- Steam the kue gapit until it is cooked through but not overcooked.

Storage instructions:
- Kue gapit can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Kue gapit can be reheated in a steamer for a few minutes until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve kue gapit on a platter lined with banana leaves.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle grated coconut on top of the kue gapit before serving.

Pairings:
- Kue gapit pairs well with tea or coffee.

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

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add more water to thin it out.
- If the kue gapit is too dry, add more coconut milk to the batter.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the kue gapit is cooked through before serving.

Food history:
- Kue gapit is a traditional Indonesian snack made from rice flour and coconut milk.

Flavor profiles:
- Kue gapit has a sweet and slightly nutty flavor from the coconut filling.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve kue gapit with a cup of tea or coffee for a traditional Indonesian snack.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Coconutty, Nutty