Thai Coconut Sweets

Thai Coconut Sweets are delightful, chewy treats made with fragrant coconut and sweetened rice flour, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. These gluten-free desserts are often enjoyed as a light snack or a sweet finish to a meal.

Ingredients

• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Sticky rice flour - 100 g
• Palm sugar - 50 g
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Desiccated coconut - 30 g
• Banana leaves or parchment paper - for wrapping

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, mix the sticky rice flour, palm sugar, and salt together until well combined.
2. Gradually add the coconut milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
3. Prepare small squares of banana leaves or parchment paper to use as wrappers for the sweets.
4. Spoon a tablespoon of the batter onto each wrapper and fold them securely.
5. In a steamer, place the wrapped sweets and steam for about 15-20 minutes until they become firm and glossy.
6. Once cooked, remove the sweets from the steamer and let them cool slightly.
7. Roll the slightly cooled sweets in desiccated coconut before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk, which can provide energy and support heart health.
• Contains fiber from the desiccated coconut, promoting digestive health.

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