Rainbow Sweet Rice Balls

Ingredients

• glutinous rice (200g / 7oz)
• coconut milk (200ml / 6.8 fl oz)
• mango (100g / 3.5oz)
• strawberry (100g / 3.5oz)
• rainbow carrot (100g / 3.5oz)
• sugar (50g / 1.8oz)
• water (500ml / 17 fl oz)

Instructions

1. Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked rice and place it in a steamer. Steam the rice for 30 minutes until it becomes soft and sticky.
3. While the rice is steaming, prepare the coconut milk mixture. In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Gradually add the coconut milk mixture to the rice, stirring continuously until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes sticky.
5. Divide the rice into three equal portions. Add diced mango to one portion, diced strawberry to the second portion, and grated rainbow carrot to the third portion. Mix each portion well to incorporate the fruits evenly.
6. With wet hands, take a small amount of the rice mixture and shape it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining rice mixtures.
7. Arrange the rice balls on a serving plate and let them cool to room temperature before serving.

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