Ondeh Ondeh (Malaysian/Indonesian Pandan Klepon)

Name: Ondeh Ondeh (Malaysian/Indonesian Pandan Klepon)
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 18 Klepon
Ingredients: 5 Pandan leaves; 1 cup water; 1 ¾ cup glutinous rice flour; 3 tablespoons tapioca starch; 4 teaspoons sugar; ½ cup palm sugar; 1 ½ cup 150 g. soft shredded coconut, or freshly grated coconut meat; ½ teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
17 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings
18 Klepon
Calories
126 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Indonesian, Malaysian

Ondeh Ondeh (Malaysian/Indonesian Pandan Klepon)

Joelle Ward

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Get ready to rock your kitchen with fool-proof magic – this classic Ondeh Ondeh recipe! These Malaysian treats, called Klepon in Indonesia are all jazzed up with pandan and palm sugar, and have the most incredible texture!

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Ingredients

Servings

5 Pandan leaves
1 cup water
1 ¾ cup glutinous rice flour
3 tablespoons tapioca starch
4 teaspoons sugar
½ cup palm sugar
1 ½ cup 150 g. soft shredded coconut, or freshly grated coconut meat
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Coconut coating: Mix together the grated coconut and salt.
Prep the pandan: Wash and cut the pandan leaves into small pieces.
Make the pandan juice: Blend the pandan leaves with 200 ml of water until you get a vibrant green pandan juice. Strain the juice through a fine sieve, discarding the solid pulp.
Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and tapioca flour. Gradually add the pandan juice while mixing, until you achieve a smooth and slightly sticky dough.
Assemble the Ondeh Ondeh: Take a 4 teaspoon-size piece of the pandan dough and roll it into a ball, before flattening it in your palm.
Fill: Place 1 teaspoon of palm sugar in the center and gently wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.
Roll: Ensure the ball is well-sealed and roll it between your hands to smooth out any creases. Repeat forming the ondeh ondeh until all dough is used up.
Boil: Cook the ondeh ondeh in a pot of boiling water over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until the sugar is melted, and the dumplings have risen to the surface.
Coat: Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove all of the cooked dumplings. Roll each glutinous rice ball in the coconut mixture, ensuring an even coating.

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Notes

Getting Your Dough Right: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. Keep in mind, your panda juice will always yield a slightly different amount of liquid, based on how fresh and how large the leaves are, and how well your blender works. Therefore, you may need to tweak the dough a little. What you are looking for is a dough consistency that holds shape. A flattened ball of dough shouldn’t start to “melt” in your hand, and it also shouldn’t be so dry it cracks. Add a little extra glutinous rice flour or a tiny sprinkle of water as needed to get the dough to hold its shape without breaking.
Pandan Juice Prep: Blend pandan leaves until smooth and vibrant. Cut leaves against the grain before blending for easier blending. Strain well for a clean infusion, adding iconic green hue and aroma to dough.
Dough Tips: Keep hands slightly damp while shaping dough to prevent excessive sticking and ensure smooth handling.
Secure Sealing: Assemble Ondeh Ondeh with care for proper sealing. Thoughtful sealing keeps the sweet surprise intact during cooking.
Gentle Boiling: Simmer water, don't vigorously boil, for even cooking, graceful rising, and proper sugar melting.
Coconut Coating: Roll damp Ondeh Ondeh in coconut while fresh from boiling. This ensures a flawless, flavorful, and textured coating.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 126kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Sodium 77mg (3%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Klepon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 126 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	126kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.3g	2%
Sodium	77mg	3%
Potassium	51mg	1%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	4mg	0%
Iron	0.3mg	2%