Description
Southeast Asian sweet toffee
Technical
Dodol, also known as kalamae, or mont kalar mei is a traditional sweet confection of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, particularly associated with Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Thailand and Myanmar. It is made by slowly simmering coconut milk and palm sugar with rice flour or glutinous rice until it thickens into a sticky, chewy consistency.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
caramelizednuttybutterytoasted ricecoconutty
Wine Analogy
Similar to a late-harvest Riesling with its concentrated sweetness and honeyed notes
Coffee Analogy
Comparable to a dark roast Sumatran coffee with earthy, molasses-like sweetness
Perfume Analogy
Resembles gourmand fragrances with vanilla, caramel and toasted coconut accords
Culinary Applications
Dodol GarutWest Java, IndonesiaTraditional festival sweet often flavored with durian
KalamaeSouthern ThailandOffering in Buddhist ceremonies
Mont KalameiMyanmarNew Year celebration sweet
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKoshercoconut