Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup of rice flour
- 1/4 cup of tapioca flour
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of palm sugar
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut
- 1 tablespoon of pandan paste
Special equipment needed:
- Kue gapit mold
- Steamer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca flour, coconut milk, water, and salt. Mix until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix palm sugar, grated coconut, and pandan paste until well combined.
3. Heat the kue gapit mold on the stove over medium heat.
4. Pour the batter into the mold until it is half full.
5. Add a spoonful of the pandan filling on top of the batter.
6. Pour more batter on top of the filling until the mold is full.
7. Cover the mold and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the kue gapit is cooked.
8. Remove the kue gapit from the mold and repeat the process until all the batter and filling are used up.
9. Serve the kue gapit warm or at room temperature.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes per batch
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 12-15 pieces
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 120
Total fat: 4g
Saturated fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 50mg
Total carbohydrates: 20g
Dietary fiber: 1g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 1g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use regular sugar instead of palm sugar.
- You can use green food coloring instead of pandan paste.
Variations:
- You can use different fillings such as chocolate, peanut butter, or jam.
- You can add food coloring to the batter to make it more colorful.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the kue gapit mold is hot before pouring the batter.
- Use a spoon to add the filling to the mold to avoid spilling it.
- If the kue gapit sticks to the mold, use a toothpick to loosen it.
Storage instructions:
- Store the kue gapit in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the kue gapit, steam it for 2-3 minutes or microwave it for 10-15 seconds.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the kue gapit on a plate and sprinkle some grated coconut on top.
Garnishes:
- Grated coconut
Pairings:
- Tea or coffee
Suggested side dishes:
- None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the kue gapit is too thick, add more water to the batter.
- If the kue gapit is too thin, add more rice flour to the batter.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the kue gapit is fully cooked before serving.
Food history:
- Kue gapit is a traditional Indonesian snack that is usually served during special occasions.
Flavor profiles:
- Sweet and coconutty with a hint of pandan.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the kue gapit as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Indonesian