Dodol
Dodol as a traditional Balinese snack in Indonesia | |
| Type | Confectionery |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Java |
| Associated cuisine | Southeast Asia and Indian subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Coconut milk, jaggery, rice flour |
Dodol is a sweet toffee-like sugar palm-based confection commonly found in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Originating from the culinary traditions of Indonesia, it is also popular in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, Southern India (Southern Coastal Tamil Nadu and Goa), Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Burma, where it is called mont kalama. It is made from coconut milk, jaggery, and rice flour, and is sticky, thick, and sweet.