Indonesian Klepon
Indonesian Klepon (also known as Kue Klepon) are small, chewy rice cake balls filled with liquid palm sugar and coated in fresh grated coconut. They are a beloved traditional snack or dessert, particularly popular in Java and across the Indonesian archipelago.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Klepon is a carbohydrate-rich treat, primarily providing energy from the glutinous rice flour and coconut. A typical serving offers a quick energy boost with minimal fat and protein, and contains around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg |
Per 4 pieces (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique 'surprise' of Klepon is the burst of warm, liquid palm sugar (gula merah) that floods your mouth when you bite into the soft, chewy exterior. Nutritionally, the palm sugar provides some minerals like iron and potassium, while the coconut adds dietary fiber.
