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Serabi Gula Melaka

Soft coconut pancakes drizzled with rich palm sugar syrup. Sweet, tender, and deeply aromatic. A trending modern Indonesian dessert.

35 minEasyServes 8220 cal/serving

IndonesianDessertStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp pandan extract
  • 2 tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups rice flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp corn starch, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp baking powder.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, combine 2 cups coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 beaten large egg, and 1/2 tsp pandan extract. Whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat 1/4 cup coconut oil in a large non-stick skillet or serabi pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Pour batter into the pan (about 1/4 cup per pancake) and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is lightly golden and set. The top should still be slightly wet.

  6. 6

    While the pancakes cook, prepare the gula melaka sauce: combine 1 cup chopped palm sugar with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until palm sugar dissolves and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer cooked serabi to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with warm gula melaka sauce.

  8. 8

    Serve warm, stacked and drizzled with extra palm sugar sauce. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Questions

What is Serabi Gula Melaka?

Soft coconut pancakes drizzled with rich palm sugar syrup. Sweet, tender, and deeply aromatic. A trending modern Indonesian dessert. This reference files it under Indonesian dessert: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of pandan in Serabi Gula Melaka?

The entry for Serabi Gula Melaka calls for 1/2 tsp pandan extract. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

Does Serabi Gula Melaka contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Serabi Gula Melaka?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 220 calories, with 3 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 180 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Serabi Gula Melaka?

Keep Serabi Gula Melaka covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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