Homemade coconut pearls

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

Soft coconut pearls, both melt-in-the-mouth inside thanks to a sweet soy paste and coated with a thin shell of glutinous rice flour, the whole rolled in shredded coconut. A simple Asian treat, ideal for dessert or snack.

EasyVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
45m
Prep
57m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.28
Per serving:$0.82

Critical Success Points

  • Cooking the beans until tender
  • Drying the soy paste to avoid excess moisture
  • Kneading the glutinous rice flour dough to a sticky consistency
  • Properly sealing the pearls to prevent cracks
  • Cooking until they rise to the surface

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with boiling water (100 °C) to avoid burns.
  • Hot oil can splatter; handle with caution.

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