Clorot

Clorot, also known as celorot, cerorot, or jelurut, is a delightful Indonesian confection sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This traditional snack is crafted from a soft, sweet rice flour cake blended with creamy coconut milk, all wrapped in young coconut leaves shaped into cones. It's a popular delicacy in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei.

In Java, this treat is called clorot or celorot and is a favorite at Javanese traditional markets. Over in Bali and Lombok, it's referred to as cerorot. In Brunei and the Malaysian state of Sabah, it goes by the name jelurut.

Preparing clorot is something of an art. First, a mixture of palm sugar, pandan leaf, salt, and water is boiled together and then combined with coconut milk. This sweet liquid is poured over a blend of rice flour and either sago or tapioca flour, and stirred until smooth.

Next, young coconut leaves are rolled into cone shapes and filled about three-quarters full with the sweet dough. The top section of each cone is filled with a mixture of coconut milk, rice flour, and salt. Finally, the cones are steamed for around 15 minutes until the dough sets and firms up.

The result? A deliciously unique snack perfect for any occasion. Whether you're exploring a bustling market in Java or savoring a tranquil moment in Bali, clorot offers a taste of tradition you won't want to miss.