Dadar Gulung

Dadar Gulung is a delicious Indonesian dessert that’s fun to make and eat. It’s a rolled pancake filled with sweet coconut filling. Here’s a kid-friendly recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Pancake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• A pinch of salt
• A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
• 1 tablespoon pandan juice (optional, for flavor and color)

For the Coconut Filling:

• 1 cup grated fresh coconut (or sweetened shredded coconut)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Make the Coconut Filling:

• In a saucepan, combine the grated coconut, sugar, salt, and water.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and the sugar dissolves. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
• Once done, remove from heat and let it cool.

2. Prepare the Pancake Batter:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Mix well until smooth.
• If using, add a few drops of green food coloring and pandan juice to give it a nice color and flavor. Mix until well combined.

3. Cook the Pancakes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. You can lightly grease it with a little oil if needed.
• Pour a ladleful of the pancake batter into the skillet, swirling it around to form a thin, even layer.
• Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the edges lift and the surface is set. Flip and cook for another minute on the other side.
• Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the pancakes on a plate.

4. Assemble the Dadar Gulung:

• Take one pancake and place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center.
• Roll the pancake tightly around the filling, starting from one end.
• Repeat with the remaining pancakes and filling.

5. Serve:

• Cut the rolled pancakes into bite-sized pieces if desired.
• Enjoy your delicious Dadar Gulung!

Tips:

• You can let the kids help with mixing the batter and filling.
• Make sure to supervise them while cooking on the stove.
• Feel free to experiment with different colors or fillings!

Enjoy making and eating this delightful treat with your kids!