Hey there! How’s everything going? It’s Gembira here again! Hope your week’s been good—I’ve got something sweet to share… literally!
So, I was walking past a little food stall the other day when something caught my eye—bright green, soft-looking, and smelling absolutely incredible! Yep, it was dadar gulung, straight from Indonesia! If you’ve never had one before, you’re really missing out.
Dadar gulung is a soft, thin pandan pancake that’s rolled up and filled with warm, caramelized grated coconut. And I mean filled. Every bite is full of sweet, sticky coconut. I took one bite and just stood there thinking—why is this not more widely known?
Here’s something interesting: that bright green color doesn’t come from food coloring—it’s from pandan leaves, which are kind of like Southeast Asia’s answer to vanilla. They add a sweet, floral aroma that makes the whole snack smell amazing.
But what really made me pause was realizing how long dadar gulung has been around. People have been making these for generations—long before cafes, food trends, or Instagram. It’s a snack that’s part of the culture, part of daily life. That kind of tradition is pretty special.
And the best part? You can totally make them at home. Just grab some flour, eggs, pandan extract, grated coconut, and palm sugar. Pour, flip, fill, and roll. And if your rolls come out a little uneven? That’s part of the charm.
Have you ever tried dadar gulung? Or is there a snack from your childhood that still brings a smile to your face?
Best regards, Gembira|
Here to make your soul happy!