Kolak

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Kolak
JackfruitKolak.jpg
A bowl of jackfruit kolak
Alternative namesKolek
CourseDessert
Place of originIndonesia
Region or stateSoutheast Asia
Created byIndonesians
Main ingredientsPalm sugar, coconut milk, pandanus leaf
VariationsKolak pisang, Kolak pisang ubi, Kolak waluh, Kolak biji salak, Kolak nangka, Kolak ubi, Kolak durian

Kolak (or kolek) is an Indonesian dessert based on palm sugar or coconut sugar, coconut milk, and pandanus leaf (P. amaryllifolius). A variation in which banana is added, is called kolak pisang or banana kolak. Other variations may add ingredients such as pumpkins, sweet potatoes, jackfruit, plantains, cassava, rice balls, and tapioca pearls. It is usually served warm or at room temperature.

In Indonesia, kolak is a popular iftar dish during the holy month of Ramadan.

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  • Binignit, a similar dish from the Philippines

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