Blue Pea Ondeh Ondeh

Name: Blue Pea Ondeh Ondeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Makes 10-12 bite-size balls
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 100 ml blue pea water; A pinch of salt; 100 g fresh grated coconut; 1 cup warm water; 30 dried butterfly blue pea flowers; 100 g gula melaka (coconut sugar), chopped; 100 g glutinous rice flour; 100 g gula melaka (coconut sugar), chopped

Preparation info

Makes
10-12
bite-size balls

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Islands In A Common Sea

By Jenny Jefferies

Published 2024

About

Ondeh Ondeh is a popular snack or dessert in Southeast Asia. Their chewy skin gives way to a burst of palm sugar sweetness, perfectly complemented by the subtle nuttiness of fresh coconut. A simple yet indulgent treat ready to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

For the Blue Pea Water

30 dried butterfly blue pea flowers
1 cup warm water

Europe
Asia
United Kingdom
Singapore
Snack
Dessert
Gluten-free
South East Asia
Vegan
Southeast Asia

Method

For the Blue Pea Water

Pour the warm water over dried blue pea flowers and steep for 10 minutes. Once infused, strain the liquid to remove the flowers and your blue pea water is ready for use.

For the Coconut Coating

Arrange the grated coconut on a plate and evenly sprinkle with salt. Place in a steamer