Sweet Glutinous Rice Balls
Soft, chewy rice balls in a light sugar syrup, with a sweet pink filling. A comforting dessert or snack that comes together quickly.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
In a bowl, mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour with 0.5 cup water until a soft dough forms. If too sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add water a teaspoon at a time.
Step 2
Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, place 1 teaspoon of red bean paste in the center, then pinch the dough around it and roll into a smooth ball.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop in the rice balls and cook until they float to the surface, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 2 tbsp sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Place the cooked rice balls in a bowl and pour the warm syrup over them. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- pot
- small saucepan
- slotted spoon
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