Biji Salak Sticky Rice Balls In Sweet Coconut Sauce Recipes

BIJI SALAK - STICKY RICE BALLS IN SWEET COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• 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.
• Then you will need to knead the dough until it can be rolled and shaped (dough should be moist).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Add your rice balls and simmer for approximately 20 minutes.
• Cool and serve at room temperature.
• Top with freshly grated coconut when serving.

STICKY RICE BALLS

Steps:

• FOR THE RICE:.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minutes. Drain rice and return to pot. Cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• FOR THE FILLINGS:.
• Choose a variety of fillings., Chop items into small pieces. Combine according to taste. Some examples of good combinations: crab and avocodo; baby shrimp, jicama, and cilantro; duck and plums; smoked scallops and preserved ginger;.
• Set out a bowl of warm water, a clean dishcloth,for your hands, and a plate rubbed with oil. Moisten hands with warm water. Scoop about 1-2 Tablespoons of rice, mold around a small amout of filling, and shape into a 1-inch ball between your palms. Set on oiled plate. Repeat with remaining rice, wiping your hands as needed.
• FOR THE COATINGS:.
• Roll sticky rice balls in the coatings of your choice. Set on a platter or tray. Serve with dipping sauce.
• DIPPING SAUCE:.
• Whisk together all ingredients except scallions. Pour into a bowl, and top with scallions.