Recipesโ†’Singaporeโ†’Singapore Ondeh Ondeh

Singapore Ondeh Ondeh

Soft, chewy pandan-flavored glutinous rice balls filled with liquid palm sugar (gula melaka) and coated in freshly grated coconut. A popular traditional sweet snack.

Prep30 minutes
Cook10 minutes
Total40 minutes
Serves20
LevelEasy
Singapore Ondeh Ondeh - Singapore traditional dish

๐Ÿง‚ Ingredients

  • 250 g Glutinous rice flour
  • 2 tbsp Pandan extract
  • 150 ml Water(warm)
  • 100 g Gula melaka (palm sugar)(chopped into small cubes)
  • 200 g Freshly grated coconut(steamed for 5 minutes to prevent spoilage)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tips

  • โœ“Ensure the gula melaka is completely enclosed to prevent it from leaking out during cooking.
  • โœ“Steaming the grated coconut helps to preserve it and adds a lovely aroma.
  • โœ“If the dough is too sticky, add a little more glutinous rice flour. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time.

โœจ Twist Ideas

Inspiration for your own version of this recipe

  • Add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough for a more vibrant color.
  • Experiment with different fillings like sweet bean paste or durian paste (for the adventurous!).

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