Onde-Onde is a kind of popular snack in Indonesia. Onde-onde can be found in traditional markets or sold at street vendors. Onde– Onde are also popular, especially in Chinatown, both in Indonesia and abroad, especially in Southeast Asia
The history of Onde-Ondecan be traced in China during the Tang dynasty, where this food became the official cake of the Changan (now Xian) region called "ludeui". This food was then brought by migrants there to the southern regions of China, and then expanded to areas of East and Southeast Asia. Onde-Onde/ jindeui in northern China is called "ma tuan", in northeastern China it is called "ma yuan", and in Hainan it is called "jendai". Jin deui can sometimes be referred to as "zhi ma qiu" which is interpreted as a sesame ball in English. In Hong Kong, this food can be found in almost all cake shops.
In the local language of Southeast Asian countries, Onde-onde is called "kuihbom" (Malaysia), bánh cam (southern Vietnam), bánhrán (northern Vietnam), butsi (Philippines).
Onde- Ondeare made from wheat flour or glutinous rice flour that is fried or boiled and the surface is sprinkled / rubbed with sesame seeds. There are various variations, the best known is the Onde-Ondemade from glutinous rice flour and filled with green bean paste.