These Malaysian fried snacks can be found under many names and many varieties - both sweet and savory. The dish consists of round dough balls, made with flour (usually a mix of wheat and rice flour), combined with a variety of other ingredients, depending on the type of cokodok.

The most common version uses mashed bananas, sugar, baking soda, and salt for a sweet, chewy inside and a crispy outside. It can be eaten with coffee or tea, so it is excellent as a breakfast snack or when served at tea-time. An easy-to-make, easy-to-eat dish, cokodok is beloved in Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore.