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Steamed Coconut Balls

Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen

Small fluffy balls made with glutinous rice flour, flavored with coconut milk and coated in shredded coconut. Perfect for Chinese New Year or as a light Asian dessert.

EasyChineseServes 4

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Source Video
21m
Prep
22m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
53m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.35
Per serving:$0.84

Critical Success Points

  • Use glutinous rice flour and not regular rice flour.
  • Mix the flour into the hot liquid off the heat to avoid lump formation.
  • Steam for the indicated time to ensure proper texture.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot steam: risk of burns.
  • The hot liquid can splash, handle with care.

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