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Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Balls

Delightful Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Balls for Comforting Cravings

Experience the warmth of Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Balls, a delightful dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for comfort cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 balls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Balls
  • 200 g Glutinous Rice Flour Essential for achieving that signature chewy texture
  • 150 g Boiling Water Use to hydrate the flour
For the Syrup
  • 60 g Brown Sugar Provides a rich and caramel-like flavor
  • 100 g Water Mix with brown sugar to create syrup

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 200 g of glutinous rice flour with 150 g of boiling water. Stir until crumbly, knead into a smooth dough.
  2. Divide the dough into small pieces (5-8 g each), roll them into balls, and place on a floured plate.
  3. Boil water, add rice balls, stir gently. They float after 2-3 minutes; simmer for 1 minute more, then rinse in cold water.
  4. In a small pot, combine 60 g of brown sugar with 100 g of water over low heat until dissolved. Add rice balls and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve the syrup-coated rice balls in bowls, ladling some syrup over the top. Enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy these rice balls warm for the best experience. Customize syrup with ginger or osmanthus for added flavor.

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