Biji Salak - Sticky Rice Balls in Sweet Coconut Sauce

Time

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · 60 min total

Difficulty

medium

1. 1

   Take your rice flour and tapioca starch in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add water and salt, and mix well.

2. 2

   Then you will need to knead the dough until it can be rolled and shaped (dough should be moist).

3. 3

   Roll 1/2 inch diameter balls with the dough. Cut diagonally 1 inch in length. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil, and drop in the rice balls, and allow water to come back to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer rice balls for 4 minutes, drain, and set aside. Make Palm Sugar Syrup. Take 150g palm sugar, 50g castor sugar and 1 cup water, and allow sugars to dissolve completely and cook down to thicken slightly; You will want to measure it out as it should make approximately 1 cup palm sugar syrup.

   4 min
5. 5

   Then make the sauce. Take 6 cups water, 2 cups coconut milk, 1 cup palm sugar syrup, and pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add your rice balls and simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Cool and serve at room temperature.

   20 min
7. 7

   Top with freshly grated coconut when serving.

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