Bua Loy (Thai Mochi Balls in Coconut Milk)
This traditional Thai dessert features soft, chewy rice flour balls, often vibrantly colored, simmered in a rich and fragrant coconut milk broth. It's a comforting and subtly sweet treat, perfect for any occasion.
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- Temps total
- 1 h
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 442 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
mochi balls
- 150 gglutinous rice flour
- 100 mlwater
- 1 upandan leaf, knotted(opcional)
- 0,1 gfood coloring, red or green(opcional)
soup
- 400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
- 50 gpalm sugar, chopped
- 0,25 ctsalt
- 1 upandan leaf, knotted(opcional)
garnish
- 2 csfresh coconut meat, shredded(opcional)
Estris
saucepan · small bowls · slotted spoon · large mixing bowl · medium pot
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Place the glutinous rice flour in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Gradually add the water to the flour, mixing with your hands until a soft, pliable dough forms. It should not be sticky.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Add water slowly, you might not need all of it. The dough should feel like play-doh.
- 3
If using, divide the dough into 2-3 portions and knead in a few drops of food coloring into each portion until uniformly colored.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Wear gloves if using vibrant food colors to avoid staining your hands.
- 4
Roll small pieces of the dough between your palms to form tiny balls, about 1 cm in diameter.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: Keep them uniform in size for even cooking.
- 5
Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil.
Uns 5 min
- 6
Gently drop the rice balls into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface and continue to boil for another 1-2 minutes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.
- 7
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked rice balls to a bowl of cold water to prevent sticking and stop the cooking process.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: This step ensures the balls remain chewy and separate.
- 8
In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt.
Uns 1 min
- 9
If using, add the knotted pandan leaf to the coconut milk mixture.
Nota de cuina: Pandan adds a lovely aromatic fragrance.
- 10
Heat the coconut milk mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the palm sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Do not let the coconut milk boil vigorously as it can separate.
- 11
Drain the rice balls from the cold water and add them to the warm coconut milk mixture.
Uns 1 min
- 12
Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Uns 3 min
- 13
Serve warm in small bowls, garnished with shredded fresh coconut meat if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 441,8kcal
- Proteïnes
- 4,8g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 49,1g
- Greixos
- 30g
- Fibra
- 4g
- Sucre
- 14,3g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover bua loy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. Add a splash of water or coconut milk if too thick.