Thailand
Bua Loi (Rice Balls in Sweet Coconut Milk)
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Sign inBua loi is a traditional Thai rice flour dessert. It is often prepared for religious or ritual ceremonies, but it can also be eaten as an everyday dish. Bua loi are often brightly colored with various ingredients (see notes).
Suits: Vegetarian, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Gluten, Milk. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup steamed and mashed taro root
- ¼ cup water
- Coconut milk
Method
- Combine rice flour, mashed taro, and water to make a dough.
- Shape the dough into small balls, using additional rice flour to prevent sticking.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dough balls to the boiling water. They will initially sink but will gradually float to the surface as they cook.
- Remove the cooked bua loi from the pot, and drain the water.
- Transfer the bua loi to a dish, and serve with coconut milk. This dish is best served hot.