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Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk

Tender, chewy glutinous rice dumplings served in a warm, fragrant coconut milk broth infused with pandan and palm sugar.

35 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

ThaiDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 6 tbsp warm water
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 pandan leaf, tied in knot

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup glutinous rice flour and 6 tbsp warm water, kneading into a smooth, pliable dough.

  2. 2

    Roll dough into small, half-inch balls and set aside.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, drop in dough balls, and cook until they float to the surface.

  4. 4

    In a separate saucepan, combine 2 cups coconut milk, 1/4 cup chopped palm sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 2 tied in knot pandan leaf over medium heat until hot and sugar dissolves.

  5. 5

    Transfer cooked rice balls into the warm coconut broth and serve.

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Questions

What can I use instead of pandan in Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk?

The entry for Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk calls for 2 pandan leaf, tied in knot. In its place: A little vanilla extract fills the same aromatic role, though the flavor is different.

How many calories are in Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 3 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 160 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk?

Rice cakes harden in the refrigerator, so skip it: keep Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk covered at room temperature and eat it within a day. Freeze the rest, wrapped piece by piece, for up to a month, and re-steam or microwave under a damp towel to bring the softness back.

Can I halve or double Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice flour drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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