OUDERWETSE JAVAANSE JADAH 

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OUDERWETSE JAVAANSE JADAH
500gr glutinous rice (ketan rijst)
1/2 - 1 tsp salt
400 gr grated coconut
banana leaves
50 gr palm sugar (gula jawa)
soak the glutinous rice in warm water at least 1 hour
defrost the frozen coconut
prepare the steamer
add the glutinous rice, let steam for 15-20 min
after 15 minutes, loosen it up and transfer to a pot
add the grated coconut
salt and mix
steam again for 15-20 minutes
loosen it up
transfer to a pot lined with plastic wrap
wrap a pestle with plastic wrap and mash till soft
place the clean banana leaf in the bowl
coat with oil
transfer to the bowl and press down to flatten
melt the palm sugar with a little water and set aside
add some salt to the grated coconut, mix and set aside
cover the cutting board with plastic wrap and coat with oil
coat the knife with oil
flip the jadah over to the cutting board
remove the banana leaf
cut in your desired pieces
arrange on a clean banana leaf and eat as is
or enjoy with ...
serundeng (grated coconut is toasted along with aromatic spices)
grated coconut
palm sugar syrup