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Peanut Onde-Onde Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, finely ground
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup grated coconut

Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Plate

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and 1/4 cup water. Mix until it forms a smooth dough.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the finely ground roasted peanuts, granulated sugar, and salt.

3. Take a small portion of the glutinous rice dough and flatten it with your palm. Place a small amount of the peanut mixture in the center of the dough and wrap it around the filling, forming a small ball.

4. Repeat the process until all the dough and filling are used up.

5. Steam the onde-onde over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until they float to the surface.

6. In a separate bowl, mix together grated coconut and 1/4 cup water.

7. Once the onde-onde are cooked, remove them from the steamer and roll them in the grated coconut mixture.

8. Serve the peanut onde-onde warm or at room temperature.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat for steaming
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 20 peanut onde-onde

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 2g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Roasted peanuts can be substituted with other nuts such as cashews or almonds.
- Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or coconut sugar.
- Grated coconut can be substituted with desiccated coconut.

Variations:
- Instead of peanuts, use other fillings such as chocolate, cheese, or fruit.
- Add pandan leaves or food coloring to the glutinous rice dough for a different color and flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the glutinous rice dough is smooth and not too dry or wet.
- Use a spoon to scoop the peanut mixture to ensure even distribution in the onde-onde.
- Roll the onde-onde in the grated coconut mixture while they are still warm to ensure the coconut sticks.

Storage instructions:
- Peanut onde-onde can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat, steam the peanut onde-onde for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the peanut onde-onde on a plate and sprinkle with additional grated coconut for presentation.

Garnishes:
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Pairings:
- Peanut onde-onde pairs well with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- Serve with fresh fruit such as sliced mango or pineapple for a refreshing contrast.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the glutinous rice dough is too dry, add a little more water. If it is too wet, add more glutinous rice flour.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to steam the onde-onde thoroughly to ensure they are cooked through.

Food history:
- Onde-onde is a traditional Indonesian snack that is popular in Southeast Asia.

Flavor profiles:
- The peanut filling is sweet and nutty, while the glutinous rice dough is chewy and slightly sweet. The grated coconut adds a fresh and slightly sweet flavor.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the peanut onde-onde as a dessert or snack.

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Region: Malaysian

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Chewy, Fragrant