Bubur Candil
Bubur Candil is a traditional Indonesian sweet porridge, often served as a comforting dessert or snack. It features chewy, colorful glutinous rice flour balls (candil) cooked in a sweet, fragrant coconut milk sauce, typically flavored with pandan and palm sugar. It's a beloved treat across the Indonesian archipelago.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates, primarily from the glutinous rice and sugars, providing a quick source of energy. It offers some minerals like potassium and iron, but is relatively low in protein and fat, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 20 µg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Bubur Candil is often associated with celebrations and communal gatherings, symbolizing joy and togetherness. Its unique texture comes from the 'candil' balls, which are intentionally made to be delightfully chewy, a prized characteristic in many Indonesian desserts.
