ondeh-ondeh
my mum makes awesome ondeh-ondeh. ondeh-ondeh is south east asia’s answer to the mochi - soft, chewy exterior with a gula melaka filling tossed in freshly grated coconut flakes.
unlike the green variations, my mum makes hers with mashed sweet potato and coconut milk. she then steams freshly grated coconut flakes with pandan leaves for that faint hit of aroma.
each little ball is an addictive pop of flavour and texture. the skin is extremely soft, not-teeth-stickingly chewy and the steamed coconut flakes adds a different heft to the texture.
one bite and the ball bursts, flooding your mouth with caramelly goodness.
