Galendo: A Delight from Ciamis

Galendo: A Delight from Ciamis

Desserts

Galendo is a traditional Indonesian dessert made from coconut milk and walnut oil, resulting in a sweet and delicious treat.

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Galendo is a typical dish from Ciamis, in the province of West Java. This dessert is made from a starch derived from coconut oil. The name “galendo” itself comes from the Sunda language, where “gale” means “leftover” and “ndo” means “food”. This dish has a sweet and savory flavor and is recognized as part of Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$4.55 $0.57 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $1.87
  • $2.09
  • $0.13
  • $0.11
  • $0.35

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Gather all the ingredients. ≈ 3 min
  2. Prepare a bowl, then add the egg whites, sugar, and butter. ≈ 3 min
  3. Combine all the ingredients together until you have a smooth, even consistency. ≈ 4 min
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing constantly until it is fully incorporated. ≈ 3 min
  5. While you are mixing, add the coconut oil as well. ≈ 4 min
  6. Mix until the dough becomes smooth and easy to handle. ≈ 4 min
  7. Pour the batter into the molds, then shape it as you prefer. ≈ 10 min
  8. Bake the dough in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
  9. Once cooked, remove them from the heat and drain them. ≈ 2 min
  10. The scallops are ready to be served. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Galendo: A Delight from Ciamis

  • 100 g of coconut residue$1.87
  • 6 eggs, use only the egg whites$2.09
  • 100 g of flour$0.13
  • 100 grams of sugar$0.11
  • 100 g of margarine$0.35

Total$4.55

that's $0.57 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 100 g of coconut residue
  • 6 eggs, use only the egg whites
  • 100 g of flour
  • 100 grams of sugar
  • 100 g of margarine
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • Pure water, in sufficient quantity

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