Klepon

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Ingredients

1 cup	glutinous rice flour
1/4 teaspoon	salt
3/4 cup	warm water
1/2 cup	palm sugar
1 cup	grated coconut
1 drop	pandan essence

Instructions

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and salt.
2. 2 Gradually add warm water and pandan essence (if using) to the flour mixture, kneading until it forms a smooth and pliable dough.
3. 3 Divide the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4. 4 Flatten each ball and place a small amount of chopped palm sugar in the center.
5. 5 Carefully seal the dough around the sugar and roll it back into a smooth ball.
6. 6 Bring a pot of water to a boil.
7. 7 Gently drop the filled balls into the boiling water.
8. 8 Cook until the balls float to the surface, which indicates they are done.
9. 9 Remove the klepon from the pot using a slotted spoon and drain well.
10. 10 Roll the cooked klepon in grated coconut until fully coated.