Tapak Kuda Ondeh Ondeh: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Treat
Tapak kuda ondeh ondeh, also known as "horse hoof ondeh ondeh," is a fun and unique twist on the traditional Indonesian ondeh ondeh. This delightful treat features a chewy, glutinous rice flour dough that's shaped like a horseshoe, filled with a sweet and savory palm sugar filling, and coated in a generous sprinkle of grated coconut.
Here's what you need to create this delicious snack:
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 200g glutinous rice flour
- 100ml hot water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the filling:
- 100g palm sugar, grated
- 50ml water
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the coating:
- 100g grated coconut
Instructions:
Making the filling:
- Combine the grated palm sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Making the dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and salt together.
- Gradually add the hot water, stirring constantly until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Add the tapioca starch and vegetable oil, and knead for another 2-3 minutes.
Shaping and filling the ondeh ondeh:
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Flatten each portion into a disc, then shape it into a horseshoe using your fingers.
- Place a small amount of the cooled palm sugar filling into the center of the horseshoe-shaped dough.
- Pinch the edges of the dough to seal the filling.
Cooking and coating:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Gently drop the filled ondeh ondeh into the boiling water.
- Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the ondeh ondeh float to the surface.
- Remove the ondeh ondeh from the water and let them cool slightly.
- Once cool, roll the ondeh ondeh in the grated coconut.
Enjoy your freshly made tapak kuda ondeh ondeh!
This recipe yields around 15-20 ondeh ondeh. They are best served warm, but can be enjoyed at room temperature as well. You can also experiment with different flavors by adding a touch of pandan extract to the dough or using a different filling like black sesame seeds or peanut butter.
Let your creativity run wild and enjoy the delicious, fun, and unique tapak kuda ondeh ondeh!