A Glimpse into the Origins of Onde-Onde

Most people in West Java, especially Sundanese, are familiar with this traditional culinary delicacy, onde-onde. This cake is easily found in wet cake stalls and traditional markets.

In Indonesia, onde-onde is quite popular, especially in Chinatowns. It's even popular in Chinatown communities across the world.

Onde-onde originated in China during the Tang Dynasty. At that time, it was an official dish in Chang'an, now known as Xian.

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Immigrants then brought the dish to southern China. From there, onde-onde spread widely throughout East and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia.

Onde-onde is made from wheat flour or glutinous rice flour, fried or boiled. The surface is usually sprinkled with sesame seeds for a distinctive appearance.

There are many variations of onde-onde in Indonesia, but the most popular is made from glutinous rice flour with a mung bean powder filling. This version, modified to reflect local wisdom, is a specialty of Banyumas, Central Java.

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Onde-onde is more than just a snack, but part of Indonesia's culinary heritage. Its sweet, soft taste and distinctive aroma make this cake still popular today.

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