Is there a traditional dessert in your country that you’ve never tried? Well, recently, this particular traditional dessert has really piqued my curiosity about what it tastes like.
Gemblong
Gemblong is a fairly popular traditional snack. Some people say it originates from Betawi and West Java, specifically the Sunda region. However, its exact origin is uncertain because other regions also have this snack, though prepared in different ways. Gemblong is a snack made from glutinous rice flour mixed with grated coconut, coconut milk, and salt; it’s shaped into an oval and deep-fried. What makes it unique is that it’s tossed in a caramel sauce and brown sugar, giving it a sweet flavor and a slightly crispy texture on the outside.
Recently, gemblong has become quite popular, and many people are now making it in various variations. Since I’ve never tried the original gemblong recipe, I’m very curious and want to give it a try. The ingredients in this recipe are also very simple, and trust me—it tastes amazing, and anyone is sure to love it.
Ingredients
Gemblong Dough Ingredients
200 grams glutinous rice flour
150 grams shredded coconut
200 ml thick coconut milk
¼ teaspoon salt
Gemblong Topping Ingredients
50 grams brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
200 ml water
Cooking Procedure
Combine the glutinous rice flour, shredded coconut, and salt, and stir until well mixed.
Then gradually add the thick coconut milk until the dough is easy to shape.
Shape the dough into long, oval-shaped pieces, continuing until all the dough is used up.
Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Next,
make the caramel by combining all the ingredients and cooking until the caramel thickens. Once cooked, mix it with the fried gemblong. Keep the stove on and stir continuously until the gemblong are completely coated with caramel.
Result
This was my first time making gemblong, and I succeeded! The gemblong turned out beautiful—the caramel coating was absolutely gorgeous, crispy, sweet, and not at all watery. I managed to make the perfect caramel to pair with the gemblong.
As for the taste, there’s no doubt about it—it’s sweet and savory from the coconut, and absolutely delicious. The first time I tried it, I immediately fell in love with this recipe; it’s definitely going to be my favorite treat. I could eat the whole thing by myself, haha—though of course that’s impossible since it’s a sweet treat, so I enjoy it with my family.
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