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Sweet Rice Balls in Coconut Milk

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert combining chewy rice balls and creamy coconut milk with sweet potatoes and tropical fruits, evoking comfort and nostalgia.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 cups water for cooking
  • 2 (400ml) cans of coconut milk or cream
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 big sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 plantain bananas, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup jackfruit, cut into strips
  • 1 ½ cup cooked tapioca pearls


Instructions

  1. Add the glutinous rice flour and 1 cup of water in a mixing bowl. Mix until it forms a smooth dough.
  2. Shape the dough into small balls, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  3. Combine 2 cups of water, coconut milk, and sugar in a pot. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  4. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Introduce the cubed plantains and continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
  6. Drop the sticky rice balls into the pot and simmer until they float, approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Add the jackfruit slices and cooked tapioca pearls. Let everything simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes or until all the fruits are tender.
  8. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to enhance the flavors.