Steps

• Prepare the Filling:

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add water, palm sugar, and brown sugar, stirring well. Once it boils, add shredded coconut.

     

  2. Simmer over medium-low heat until the palm sugar fully dissolves. Once the mixture is well combined, reduce the heat to low and stir until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

     

  3. Once the filling has cooled, shape it into small balls.

     

• Make the Dough:

  1. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl.

     

  2. Gradually add coconut milk while stirring to combine. (Do not add all the coconut milk at once to prevent the dough from becoming too thin.) Knead until the dough is smooth and well combined.

     

  3. (Optional) You can add food gel color in this step if you like, then knead until well combined.

     

  4. Shape the dough into small balls, slightly larger than the filling, so it can fully cover the filling.

     

• Prepare the Coconut for Coating:

  1. If using desiccated coconut, mix it with hot water. Stir continuously until the coconut fluffs up and absorbs the water.

     

  2. Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor and mix it well.

     

• Wrap the Filling:

  1. Flatten a portion of the dough and place the filling in the center.

     

  2. Carefully seal and roll it into a smooth ball.

     

• Boil the Dumplings:

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil over medium heat. and drop the dumplings in and cook until they float.

     

  2. Once they float, remove them from the pot and drain the excess water.

     

• Coat with Coconut:

  1. Roll the cooked dumplings in the prepared shredded coconut.

     

  2. Continue this process until all the dumplings are coated.