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Balinese Palm Sugar Dessert — traditional dish from Bali, Indonesia
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑7gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

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Balinese Palm Sugar Dessert

How to order / say it
Say it Dadar Gulung — [DAH-dahr goo-LOONG]
Order I'd like some Dadar Gulung, please.
Locally Saya mau dadar gulung, tolong.
Say locally

A sweet pancake roll filled with coconut and palm sugar.

Why try it?

Dadar Gulung reflects the rich tradition of Balinese sweets and offers insight into the island's use of simple, natural sweeteners. It's a delightful taste of nostalgia for many locals.

How it tastes

The tender, green pancake wraps a luscious, sweet filling of coconut and palm sugar. Its delicate sweetness and fragrant coconut flavor offer a comforting balance of textures.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Emerging in the late 19th century, Dadar Gulung was crafted as a treat during rice harvest celebrations among the Balinese community. Its simplicity made it accessible yet celebrated at festival times.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 100 g glutinous rice flour
  • 🥜 100 g grated coconut
  • 🍯 50 g palm sugar
  • 🌿 5 ml pandan extract
  • 200 ml water
  • 🧂 pinch salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, pandan extract, and water to form a batter.
  2. 2 Cook pancakes on a non-stick pan until set.
  3. 3 In a separate pan, cook grated coconut with palm sugar until combined.
  4. 4 Spoon coconut filling onto pancakes, roll tightly and serve.
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