Clorot facts for kids
Cerorot, sweets made of coconut milk and rice flour wrapped in coconut leaves; sold in Bali.
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| Alternative names | Celorot, cerorot, jelurut |
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| Type | Snack (Kue/Kuih) |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Purworejo, Java |
| Associated national cuisine | Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, coconut milk, wrapped with young coconut leaf |
Clorot is a delicious traditional sweet snack from Indonesia. You might also hear it called celorot, cerorot, or jelurut. It's a type of soft cake made from rice flour and rich coconut milk.
What makes Clorot special is how it's wrapped! Each sweet treat comes in a cone shape, carefully made from janur, which is a young coconut leaf. This tasty snack is very popular in countries like Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In different parts of Indonesia, Clorot has slightly different names. On the island of Java, it's known as clorot or celorot. It's often found as part of traditional jajan pasar, which are snacks sold in local markets. If you visit Bali or Lombok, you'll find it called cerorot. In Brunei and the Malaysian state of Sabah, people call it celurut or jelurut.
How is Clorot Made?
Making Clorot involves a few simple steps to create its sweet and soft texture.
- First, a sweet liquid is prepared. This liquid is made by boiling gula jawa (which is a type of palm sugar), pandan leaf (a plant that adds a nice smell), salt, and water.
- Once this sweet mixture is ready, it's combined with coconut milk.
- Next, this sweet liquid is poured over rice flour and sago or tapioca flour. Everything is mixed together until it's smooth.
- Now for the special wrapping! Young coconut leaves, called janur, are rolled into a long cone shape. Think of it like a tiny trumpet. These cones are secured so they stand upright.
- The thick, sweet dough is then carefully poured into these coconut leaf cones, filling them about three-quarters of the way.
- The top part of the cone is then filled with another mixture, usually made of coconut milk, rice flour, and a pinch of salt.
- Finally, these filled cones are steamed for about 15 minutes. This cooking process makes the dough inside the cone firm and perfectly cooked.
And that's how you get a delicious Clorot, ready to enjoy!
