Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweet glutinous rice
- 1 ½ cups coconut cream
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the sweet glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in fresh water for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to achieve the best texture.
- After soaking, drain the rice and steam it in a bamboo or metal steamer lined with a clean cloth for about 30-35 minutes, until the rice is soft and sticky.
- While the rice is steaming, heat the coconut cream, brown sugar, and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar is fully dissolved, ensuring the mixture does not reach a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a mixing bowl and pour approximately 1 cup of the coconut cream mixture over it. Mix thoroughly and allow it to sit for 30 minutes, letting the rice absorb the flavors.
- When the rice has cooled enough to handle, moisten your hands and take a small portion of the sticky rice. Flatten it in your palm, place a few pieces of diced mango in the center, and carefully mold the rice around the mango to create a ball. Continue this process until all the rice and mango is used.
- Roll each bliss ball in the remaining coconut cream mixture, then coat with crushed peanuts or desiccated coconut if desired.
- Arrange the bliss balls on a serving platter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up before enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of grated ginger to the coconut cream mixture.
- You can also swap out the mango for fruits like pineapple or banana for a delightful variation.
- Prep Time: 4 hours (soaking time)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg