Steamed Coconut Balls
Steamed Coconut Balls is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 4. 70 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $3.35 total, $0.84 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 g glutinous rice flour (Sift before use)
- 150 g shredded coconut (Divided: 100 g in the dough, 50 g for coating)
- 50 g brown cane sugar (demerara) (Brown, preferably unrefined)
- 100 ml coconut milk (Canned, well shaken)
- 100 ml water
- 0.5 c. à café salt (Pinch)
- 2 c. à soupe extra rice flour (For dusting hands)
Instructions
Heat the liquid
Pour the coconut milk and water into the saucepan. Heat over medium heat without bringing to a boil, just enough for the mixture to be warm.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium
Dissolve the sugar and salt
Add the brown cane sugar and the pinch of salt to the hot liquid. Stir until fully dissolved.
Time: PT2M
Incorporate the glutinous rice flour
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Gradually pour the glutinous rice flour while vigorously mixing with the wooden spoon until a smooth, homogeneous dough forms.
Time: PT3M
Add the shredded coconut
Stir in 100 g of shredded coconut into the dough and mix until well distributed.
Time: PT2M
Let the dough rest
Allow the dough to cool slightly (about 5 minutes) so it can be handled without burning your fingers.
Time: PT5M
Shape the balls
Dust your hands with extra rice flour. Using a small spoon, scoop portions of dough (about 15 g) and roll between your palms to form balls about 2 cm in diameter.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the steamer basket
Line the bottom of the steamer basket with parchment paper pierced with a few holes to allow steam to pass.
Time: PT2M
Steam cooking
Arrange the balls in a single layer, leaving a small space between them. Cover and steam for 12 to 15 minutes until they are firm and translucent.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 100°C
Coat with coconut
Remove the balls from the basket, let them warm for 2 minutes, then roll them in the remaining 50 g of shredded coconut to coat completely.
Time: PT3M
Serve
Place the balls on a plate and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie, low-fat
Allergens: coconut
Last updated: April 7, 2026





