Onde-Onde Ball

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 4

Indulge in the Sweet and Chewy Onde-Onde Balls

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 -10 pandan leaves ( screwpine , cut into 2cm lengths or substitute with a few drops of green coulouring )
	200 g glutinous-rice flour ( sifted )
	1 pinch salt
	1/2 cup hot water
	1/4 grated coconut , mixed with
	1 pinch salt ( place in a bowl )
	60 g palm sugar ( cut into small cube , 3mm )
	1 tablespoon soft brown sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

135

Sugar

Fat

Onde-Onde Balls are a classic Malaysian dessert that is also popular in Indonesia and Singapore. These sweet, chewy balls are made with glutinous-rice flour and pandan leaves, giving them a distinct green color and unique flavor. The filling is made of boiled palm sugar which creates a sweet and gooey center that complements the chewy texture of the outer layer. These balls coated with grated coconut are scrumptious and can make your taste buds dance with joy. Serve them up after dinner or bring them to share at a potluck party, and you are sure to delight everyone with your culinary skills.

Instructions

1.	Take pandan leaves and crush them in a mortar and pestle until fine.
2.	Strain the juice using cheesecloth or strainer and pour the extract into a mixing bowl.
3.	Add sifted glutinous-rice flour and salt to the bowl. Mix well with your hands.
4.	Slowly pour hot water into the mixture. Knead it until it forms a smooth dough.
5.	In another bowl, mix grated coconut and salt.
6.	Roll the palm sugar into small cubes and sprinkle them with soft brown sugar.
7.	Start taking small portions of the dough and roll them into balls.
8.	Flatten each ball to form a circle and place a cube of palm sugar in it.
9.	Fold the edges of the dough together to seal the cube of sugar in.
10.	Roll the ball in grated coconut and set aside.
11.	Repeat the process until all the dough is used up.

PROS

Onde-Onde Balls are a fun and unique dessert to make and enjoy.

They are gluten-free and vegan which makes them perfect for individuals with dietary restrictions.

CONS

Eating too many of these balls can increase your sugar intake.

Additionally, they can be challenging to make for inexperienced bakers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Onde-Onde Balls contain glutinous-rice flour which is rich in minerals, vitamins, and beneficial fibers.
Moreover, pandan leaves have been shown to reduce joint pain and help prevent cataracts.