Bua Loy
Bua Loy is a traditional Thai dessert made with small, chewy rice balls served in sweet coconut milk. It's a comforting, warm dessert perfect for any time of the year.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- Pandan leaves - 2 (optional)
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Coconut milk - 2 cups
- Food coloring - Few drops (optional)
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Glutinous rice flour - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour with water. If desired, divide the dough into portions and add a few drops of food coloring to each.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a marble.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop the rice balls into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a separate pot, combine the coconut milk, sugar, salt, and pandan leaves (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the cooked rice balls to the coconut milk mixture. Simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve the Bua Loy warm, in small bowls.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 20g
