Asian Sweets and Cakes Recipes - Indonesian Glutinous Rice Sweet (Jipang) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1lb. (500 g.) beras ketan/glutinous rice (washed & drained)

• 1/2 lb. (250 g.) sugar

• 1/2 lb. (250 g.) brown sugar

• margarine, to grease

Serves 8

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Method:

1. Dry-fry glutinous rice over low flame till nearly golden. Keep aside.

2. Make a very thick syrup with both types of sugar.

3. Add the roasted rice to the syrup. Stir till well-mixed and the mixture holds together. Remove from flame.

4. Transfer mixture to a greased shallow mould. Pack in tightly and weight down with a heavy weight for 20 minutes.

5. Cut into squares while still warm. Serve.