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Golla Kambu (Mandar Coconut Palm Sugar Sweet)
Golla Kambu
A traditional Mandar sweet of grated coconut and palm sugar cooked until thick and wrapped in banana leaves. Rich, sweet and long-lasting.
- Time
- 1 hr
- Serves
- 20 people
- Origin
- West Sulawesi
- Type
- Cakes & Snacks
Ingredients
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How to Make
Melt the palm sugar, sugar, water, salt and pandan, then strain.
Add the grated coconut and cook on low heat, stirring constantly.
Cook until the mixture is thick, sticky and can be shaped.
Cool slightly, then wrap small portions in dried banana leaves.
Kitchen tip
Keep stirring until the end because palm sugar burns easily on the base of the pan.
Questions
Where does Golla Kambu (Mandar Coconut Palm Sugar Sweet) come from?
Golla Kambu is a traditional dish from West Sulawesi (capital: Mamuju), in the Sulawesi region of Indonesia.
How long does Golla Kambu (Mandar Coconut Palm Sugar Sweet) take to make?
It takes about 1 hr in total to make 20 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Golla Kambu (Mandar Coconut Palm Sugar Sweet)?
Keep stirring until the end because palm sugar burns easily on the base of the pan.