Desserts
Lempuk
A sweet, dense durian paste wrapped in banana or coconut leaves. It is slowly cooked until it becomes thick, sticky and very fragrant.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Instructions
- Remove the durian flesh, discarding the seeds and fibres, then roughly mash it.
- In a saucepan, melt the palm sugar and sugar with 50 ml of water over low heat.
- Add the durian flesh and coconut milk, then stir continuously over low heat.
- Let the mixture thicken for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring often, until it pulls away from the sides.
- Add the salt and cinnamon, then take off the heat and let it cool.
- Shape into small balls or patties, wrap them in banana leaves and serve at room temperature.
Variations and tips
Durian-free version. Replace the durian with 500 g of mashed pumpkin, keeping the same sugar and coconut milk for a similar texture.
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Original Ecomely recipe.