Coconut Balls Recipe

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Coconut Balls
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
40
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Directions for Coconut Balls:
  2. 1. Spread the coconut flakes on a baking sheet and set aside. Take a heaping teaspoon of red bean paste (about 1 1/2 teaspoons) and roll into a ball. Roll in the brown sugar if using.
  3. Continue until you have 10 balls. Cover and set aside while preparing the dough.
  4. 2. Place the glutinous rice flour in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk, using a fork to stir it into the flour.
  5. 3. Slowly add the boiled water, using the fork to stir it in. Knead the flour for at least 1 minute (more kneading makes the balls more chewy). Then add more boiling water, 1 tablespoon or less at a time, working and shaping the dough until it has a texture similar to playdough – not too soft but easy to manipulate. (Note: Glutinous rice flour can be a bit tricky to work with – at first it looks too dry and the next thing you know the dough is sticking to your hands because you’ve added too much water. If that happens, add a bit more glutinous rice flour. On the other hand, if the dough is too dry, add more boiled water, a small amount at a time.
  6. 4. Roll the dough into a 10-inch log.
  7. 5. To fill the coconut balls: Cut off a 1-inch piece of dough. (Cover the remainder of the dough with a damp towel or wrap in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out while you are preparing the coconut balls). Roll into a ball, then flatten with the palm of your hand, so you have a 2 - 2 1/2 inch circle. Place a red bean paste ball into the center and gently fold the dough over. (To make it easier, flatten the red bean paste and spread it out a bit without coming too close to the edges).
  8. 6. Gently squeeze the dough and form back into a ball, rolling with your hands. Continue with the remainder of the dough.
  9. 7. Place the coconut balls in the boiling water. Use cooking chopsticks or a turner to move the balls occasionally so that they don’t stick to the bottom. Cook on medium-high heat (6 to 7 on the stovetop dial) until the balls rise and are floating on the top (about 6 1/2 to 7 minutes).
  10. 8. Roll the balls in the coconut (cooking chopsticks are excellent for this if you have them). Eat the coconut balls the same day. Enjoy!
  11. The amount of water needed can vary quite a bit depending on the the humidity level where you live and the age of the flour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 40.35 Kcal (169 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.98g 2%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 0%
Sodium 5.07mg 0%
Potassium 12.78mg 0%
Total Carbs 7.4g 2%
Sugars 1.62g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 0.59g 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 9.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.57 Kcal (1418 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.19g 2%
Cholesterol 3.9mg 0%
Sodium 42.53mg 0%
Potassium 107.24mg 0%
Total Carbs 62.07g 2%
Sugars 13.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 1%
Protein 4.95g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 5.5mg 4%
Calcium 81.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.8
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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