Kue Ku

Name: Kue Ku
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup split peeled mung beans, steamed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup coconut milk; 1/4 tsp fine salt; 2 cups glutinous rice flour; 1/2 cup orange sweet potato, mashed; 4 drops red food coloring; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 12 squares banana leaf squares, softened

Traditional Indonesian chewy glutinous rice cakes filled with sweet mung bean paste and molded into tortoise shapes.

60 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

IndonesianDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

1 cup split peeled mung beans, steamed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup coconut milk
1/4 tsp fine salt
2 cups glutinous rice flour
1/2 cup orange sweet potato, mashed
4 drops red food coloring
2 tbsp vegetable oil
12 squares banana leaf squares, softened

Instructions

1

Cook 1 cup steamed split peeled mung beans, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2/3 cup coconut milk, and 1/4 tsp fine salt in a saucepan until thickened into a paste, then roll into 12 balls.
2

Knead 2 cups glutinous rice flour, 1/2 cup mashed orange sweet potato, 4 drops red food coloring, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil with water to form a smooth dough.
3

Flatten a dough portion, wrap it around a ball of mung bean filling, and seal the edges.
4

Press the filled dough into a mold, tap to release, and place on a piece of 12 squares softened banana leaf squares.
5

Steam the cakes over medium heat for 10 minutes, lifting the lid occasionally to release excess steam.
6

Brush hot cakes lightly with remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and cool before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for coconut milk in Kue Ku?

The entry for Kue Ku calls for 2/3 cup coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

How many calories are in Kue Ku?

One serving (the recipe makes 12) is about 180 calories, with 4 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 90 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Kue Ku keep?

Rice cakes harden in the refrigerator, so skip it: keep Kue Ku covered at room temperature and eat it within a day. Freeze the rest, wrapped piece by piece, for up to a month, and re-steam or microwave under a damp towel to bring the softness back.

Can I halve or double Kue Ku?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Halved, the mung beans drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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