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Coconut Pancake

Indonesian Green Coconut Pancakes (Dadar Gulung)

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If you're craving something sweet, tropical, and totally unique, you have to try this beloved traditional Indonesian street food snack or dessert - Dadar Gulung (Coconut Pancakes)! These pandan-scented green crepes are rolled and filled with a warm, caramelized coconut and palm sugar mixture—soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious. A true Southeast Asian treat you’ll want to make again and again!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Indonesian, South East Asian
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • Small pot, rubber spatula mixing bowl, non stick pan baloon whisk, Strainer

Ingredients
 

For the Filling

  • 100 grams grated coconut, about 1 cup, fresh or desiccated
  • 60 grams palm sugar, about 1/4 cup packed
  • 30 ml water, 2 tablespoons
  • 1 gram salt, a pinch
  • 1 pandan leaf
  • 3 grams jackfruit, shredded (optional, about 1 tablespoon)

For the Pancake / Crepe

  • 45 grams cake flour, about 1/3 cup
  • 7.5 grams cornstarch, about 1 tablespoon
  • 172.5 ml milk, about 3/4 cup
  • 1 gram salt, a pinch
  • 1 egg,
  • 17.5 grams cooking oil, about 1 tablespoon, plus extra for frying

Instructions
 

For the Filling

  • In a small pot, combine grated coconut, palm sugar, water, salt, pandan leaf, and shredded jackfruit (optional).
  • Using medium-low heat, stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the palm sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens, coating the coconut nicely. This may take about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool completely. Discard the pandan leaf before assembling.

For the Pancake Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, mix the cake flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Crack the egg into the dry mix. Gradually add milk while whisking to create a smooth batter. For a smoother batter, strain it through a fine sieve to catch any lumps.
  • Add the pandan extract or pandan juice (or a drop or two of natural green food coloring) and gently mix until smooth and lump-free, and the batter has turned a light green color
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease (just brush with a little oil) the pan. Pour a thin ladle of the batter into the pan, swirling it around to spread evenly into a thin crepe.
  • Cook until the edges start to lift and the surface looks dry. No need to flip.
  • Remove the cooked pancake onto a plate. Repeat until batter is finished, stacking the pancakes with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Once the pancakes and filling are cooled, spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the coconut filling onto one side of the pancake.
  • Fold the sides over the filling, then roll the pancake into a neat cylinder.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate and enjoy slightly chilled.

Notes

Tips for Perfect Dadar Gulung
  • Use fresh grated coconut or frozen grated coconut for the best texture.
  • Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar, but it will change the flavor slightly.
  • Don't overfill the pancakes to prevent tearing.
  • Pandan leaf extract enhances the flavor, but it can be omitted if unavailable; alternatively, vanilla extract can be used as a replacement.
  • Make the pancakes as thin as possible for a delicate bite.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
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