Ulin-Ulin
Ulin-Ulin is a savory and slightly sweet cake made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar, often flavored with pandan. It's a popular snack or dessert in Brunei, known for its chewy texture and rich coconut flavor.
🧂 Ingredients
- 250 g Glutinous rice flour
- 200 ml Coconut milk
- 150 g Palm sugar(chopped)
- 50 ml Water
- 2 leaves Pandan leaves(tied into a knot)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 100 g Grated coconut(for serving (optional))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine palm sugar, water, pandan leaves, and salt. Heat gently until the palm sugar dissolves completely. Strain the syrup and set aside.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and coconut milk. Mix until a smooth, thick batter forms.
💡 Tip: Ensure there are no lumps in the batter. - 3
Gradually add the strained palm sugar syrup to the glutinous rice flour batter, mixing well until fully incorporated. The batter should be pourable but not too thin.
💡 Tip: Adjust consistency with a little more coconut milk or water if needed. - 4
Grease a steaming tray or heatproof dish. Pour the batter into the prepared tray.
- 5
Steam the batter over medium-high heat for about 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
💡 Tip: Ensure the steamer is preheated and has enough water. - 6
Let the cake cool completely before cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Serve sprinkled with grated coconut, if desired.
💡 Tip: Cooling is essential for the cake to firm up and be easily sliced.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, use freshly squeezed coconut milk.
- ✓If pandan extract is used, add it to the batter instead of using leaves in the syrup.
- ✓Ensure the palm sugar is of good quality for the best color and flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cardamom powder for an aromatic twist.
- Swirl in some food coloring (like green for pandan or brown for more palm sugar) for visual appeal.