Bugis Cake and Onde-Onde Recipes from Glutinous Rice Flour, Let's Try at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Who can resist the deliciousness of traditional cakes made from glutinous rice flour? Besides providing a rich flavor, glutinous rice flour also brings us back to the past with its sweet memories. The cakes made from this ingredient are known to have a chewy texture that tempts the appetite. From the enticing bugis cake, crispy onde-onde, to the rich dodol jenang, all are perfect companions for a relaxing time with a cup of tea or coffee.

So, for those of you who want to try making these cakes at home, here are some traditional cake recipes made from glutinous rice flour that have been compiled from various sources on Wednesday (30/10). These recipes are very easy to follow and will definitely be a great choice to serve to your family or guests. Happy trying!

1. 1. Recipe for Black Sticky Rice Bugis Cake

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Who can resist the charm of black sticky rice bugis cake? With its enticing black color and sweet savory coconut filling, this cake is the perfect blend of beauty and flavor. The main ingredient, black sticky rice flour, adds a distinctive touch that is unforgettable

• Making the Tempting Coconut Filling:

To create the perfect filling, mix young grated coconut with palm sugar, a little water, and a pinch of salt. Cook this mixture until the water evaporates and the texture becomes slightly dry. The result? A delicious filling ready to pamper your taste buds!

• Preparing the Delicious Dough:

Next, mix black sticky rice flour with granulated sugar and salt. Gradually add coconut milk until the dough becomes smooth and easy to shape. This dough is the foundation of the appetizing bugis cake.

• The Perfect Shaping and Steaming Process:

Take a pinch of the sticky dough, flatten it, and add the coconut filling that you made. Shape the dough into a beautiful ball, then wrap it with banana leaves. Steam for about 1 hour until cooked, and enjoy the delicious black sticky rice bugis cake that is sure to tempt your palate!

2. 2. Savory Sweet Wingko Babat

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Wingko babat, this chewy and savory traditional snack, is ready to delight your taste buds! Made from glutinous rice flour, this cake is not only delicious but also often serves as an enticing souvenir. Its flat shape adds to its appeal.

• How to Make Coconut Milk Dough:

Start by boiling coconut milk, water, sugar, and a little salt until it boils. After that, remove it from heat and pour the coconut milk mixture into the glutinous rice flour little by little while continuously stirring until well combined.

• Cooking on Teflon:

Next, mix grated coconut into the batter and stir until everything is evenly mixed. Transfer the batter to a Teflon pan that has been greased with oil, then cook over low heat. Flip the batter until both sides are perfectly cooked, and enjoy the warm, appetizing wingko babat!

3. 3. Iwel-Iwel Cake Filled with Brown Sugar

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Iwel-iwel cake, the tempting sweet, is a traditional snack made from soft dough filled with abundant brown sugar. Wrapped neatly in banana leaves, this cake is steamed to perfection, resulting in a chewy texture that delights the palate. Its sweet and savory flavor is so balanced that anyone cannot resist tasting it.

• Dough Preparation:

Let’s start by mixing glutinous rice flour, rice flour, grated coconut, and a pinch of salt until all the ingredients come together harmoniously. After that, prepare the banana leaves that will protect our dough.

• Filling and Wrapping the Dough:

Take a tablespoon of the dough, add sweet brown sugar in the center, then wrap it neatly with banana leaves. After that, steam for a few minutes until all the flavors meld and are perfectly cooked. Ready to be served and enjoyed!

4. 4. Pandan Leaf Kue Mendut

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Kue Mendut, the sweet green pandan cake, never fails to stimulate the appetite. With a filling of sweet and delicious grated coconut, this cake becomes a favorite on every occasion. The main ingredients used are white glutinous rice flour combined with pandan paste, creating a distinctive and tempting flavor.

• Steps to Make Kue Mendut:

First, mix the glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, salt, and pandan paste until well combined. Meanwhile, prepare the grated coconut filling cooked with brown sugar, coconut water, vanilla, and a little salt until thickened and aromatic.

Next, take a pinch of the dough, add the sweet coconut filling, then wrap it neatly with banana leaves. The final step is to steam this cake for about an hour until perfectly cooked. Get ready to enjoy the unforgettable deliciousness of Kue Mendut!

5. 5. Onde-Onde Ketan Isi Kacang Hijau

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This tempting glutinous rice onde-onde cannot be separated from the sprinkle of sesame that coats its surface, along with the sweet mung bean filling inside. With a crispy outer skin and chewy interior, each bite provides a sensation that delights the palate.

• How to Make Mung Bean Filling:

First, soak the mung beans for several hours to soften them. After that, steam until cooked, then mash and cook with sugar until dry. Let this mixture cool before shaping it into small balls ready to be filled.

• Making the Skin Dough and Frying:

Mix glutinous rice flour with steamed potatoes and a little sugar, then stir until well combined. Shape the dough into balls, fill with sweet mung beans, coat with sesame, and fry until golden brown. Get ready to enjoy the deliciously crispy and chewy onde-onde!

6. What are the advantages of glutinous rice flour in making traditional cakes?

Glutinous rice flour provides a chewier and stickier texture, making it ideal for traditional cakes like Bugis cake and onde-onde, which are known for their rich flavors.

7. Can the recipes for Bugis cake and onde-onde be modified to be healthier?

Yes, you can use low-calorie sugar or add ingredients like chia seeds or oats to enrich the nutrition without significantly changing the texture.

8. Are there any tips to prevent onde-onde from breaking while frying?

Make sure the glutinous rice dough is not too thin and the filling is not too dense. Additionally, fry the onde-onde over low heat to ensure even cooking without breaking.

9. How to store Bugis cake and onde-onde to make them last longer?

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for immediate consumption, or in the refrigerator to maintain a chewy texture for several days.

10. Can you make Bugis cake and onde-onde without coconut?

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