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Homemade coconut pearls
Soft coconut pearls, flavored with palm sugar and coated with grated coconut, inspired by Southeast Asian sweets. Easy to make with glutinous rice flour, these little bites are perfect for a vegan dessert or snack.
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Critical Success Points
- • Crush the palm sugar into small pieces so it melts uniformly.
- • Obtain a glutinous rice dough that is supple but not sticky.
- • Properly seal the filling inside the dough to prevent leaks during cooking.
- • Precise cooking: remove the pearls as soon as they rise to the surface.
Safety Warnings
- • Be very careful when opening the coconut with the knife to avoid cuts.
- • Handle the hot syrup with caution to avoid burns.
- • Use gloves or mitts when handling boiling water.
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