Lappet is a type of traditional cake that is often found in special events, such as holiday celebrations or family parties. This cake is made from simple ingredients and has a chewy texture and a sweet taste that is appetizing. Lappet is usually small in shape and can be packaged in various colors and flavors. For those of you who want to try making your own lappet at home, here is a guide on how to make delicious and easy lappet.
Ingredients Needed:
To make lappet, you will need the following basic ingredients:
200 grams of glutinous rice flour
100 grams of coarsely grated coconut (optional)
150 grams of brown sugar, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon of salt
250 ml of boiled water
2 tablespoons of pandan suji leaf water (if available, for natural green color)
Food coloring (if you want a brighter color)
Banana leaves or plastic wrap
Steps to Make Lappet:
1. Prepare Ingredients
Wash banana leaves: If you are using banana leaves to wrap lappet, first clean the banana leaves with clean water, then cut them into the desired size to wrap lappet.
Prepare grated coconut (if used): If you want to add grated coconut, make sure the grated coconut is coarse enough and not too wet so that the texture remains delicious.
2. Make Lappet Dough
Mix glutinous rice flour, brown sugar, and salt: In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour with finely grated brown sugar and salt. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
Add water: Slowly add water little by little into the glutinous rice flour mixture. Stir until the dough becomes elastic and can be spun. Make sure the dough is not too runny or too thick. If using pandan leaf water, you can add it at this stage to give the dough a natural aroma and color.
Additional colors and flavors: If you want a variety of colors on the lappet, you can add food coloring to the dough (for example, red or yellow). Adjust to taste and desire. Kakek Merah
3. Wrapping the Dough
Take a pinch of dough and round or flatten it to the desired size. Usually, lappet is small in size so that it is easy to bite and enjoy.
Wrapping with banana leaves: Take a piece of banana leaf and place the dough on it. Fold the banana leaf into a triangle or roll, make sure the dough does not come out and wrap tightly. You can tie the ends of the banana leaf with raffia rope so that the wrap remains tight.
Alternative with plastic wrap: If you don't have banana leaves, you can wrap the lappet using heat-resistant plastic that has been cut to size.
4. Steaming Lappet
Prepare a steamer: Boil water in a steamer until it boils. Place a spoon or plate in the steamer so that the lappet does not come into direct contact with the water.
Steam the lappet: Arrange the wrapped lappet in the steamer. Make sure it is not too full so that the steam can be evenly distributed and cooked well. Steam for about 20-30 minutes or until the lappet is cooked and has a chewy texture.
Check for doneness: After the steaming time is up, lift the lappet and check whether the dough is cooked with a chewy texture. If it is cooked, lift the lappet and let it cool slightly.
5. Serving Lappet
Sprinkle grated coconut: If you are using grated coconut, you can sprinkle coarsely grated coconut on top of the lappet after it is cooked and cooled. The grated coconut provides a delicious additional texture and enhances the flavor.
Serve: Lappet is ready to be served! Enjoy this cake with sweet tea or as a snack when gathering with family or friends.
Tips for Making Delicious Lappet:
Selecting glutinous rice flour: Make sure you use good quality glutinous rice flour so that the lappet is chewier and does not crumble easily.
Adjusting the sweetness: You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste, depending on how sweet you want it to be.
Natural color: If you want a natural colored lappet, use pandan leaves to give it a green color. You can also add food coloring if you want a brighter and more varied color.
Maintain the steamer temperature: Make sure the steamer temperature is stable during the cooking process, so that the lappet cooks evenly.
Conclusion
Making your own lappet at home is very easy and fun. With simple ingredients, you can create delicious and chewy cakes, perfect for relaxing or special event dishes. By following the steps above, you can enjoy delicious, fragrant, and tasty lappet, right from your kitchen! Good luck!