Onde-onde
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Klepon, also known as Onde-onde or Buah Melaka, is a traditional Southeast Asian confection made from glutinous rice flour filled with palm sugar and coated in grated coconut. Typically green in colour due to the use of pandan or suji leaf extract, the dough balls are boiled until the centre melts, producing a burst of sweetness when eaten.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice flour, palm sugar, grated coconut, pandan leaf extract |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | boiled dough balls |
| 👅Flavour & style | sweet, with a burst of liquid palm sugar; subtle pandan aroma |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | sweet snack or dessert |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Onde-onde come from?
Onde-onde is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Onde-onde?
Klepon, also known as Onde-onde or Buah Melaka, is a traditional Southeast Asian confection made from glutinous rice flour filled with palm sugar and coated in grated coconut. Typically green in colour due to the use of pandan or suji leaf extract, the dough balls are boiled until the centre melts, producing a burst of sweetness when eaten.