Heong peng

Heong peng or heong peah is a traditional pastry. The pastries are usually made with a combination of wheat flour, oil, sesame seeds, sugar, malt, and shallots. They're shaped like flattened balls and contain a sticky sweet filling consisting of malt and shallots. Before baking, the pastries are garnished with sesame seeds on top. Although the original flavor is maltose, there are other versions flavored with coffee, pandan leaves, and durian. The fragrant pastries are especially popular with the Malaysian Chinese community.