Kolak
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 Jackfruit kolak |
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| Alternative name(s) | Kolek |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Details | |
| Course | Dessert |
| Main ingredient(s) | Palm sugar, coconut milk, pandanus leaf |
| Variations | Kolek pisang |
Kolak or Kolek is an Indonesian dessert made with palm sugar and coconut milk, with pandanus leaf (P. amaryllifolius) for flavour. In some versions, mung beans are also used, and cooked till soft. Banana may be added to this base, the dish then being known as kolek pisang. Pumpkin, sweet potato, jackfruit, plantain and/or cassava, and sometimes pearl tapioca may also be added. It is served either hot (especially if freshly cooked) or cold. Kolak is popular during the holy month of Ramadan, and is usually served cold during Iftar.
Gallery [edit]
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Banana kolak, a variant of kolak.
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Kolak biji salak, made from sweetpotato balls.
External links [edit]
- Kolak - Banana, Sweet Potatoes, and Tapioca in Coconut Milk - description and recipe.
- Kolak - Banana Compote in Coconut Milk - Recipe and step-by-step photos
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