Name: Sticky coconut rice balls with lime syrup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (150g) white medium-grain rice; 1 cup (250ml) coconut milk; 1 1/4 cup (310ml) water; 1/3 cup (60g) finely chopped palm sugar; 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn; 1/3 cup (75g) caster (superfine) sugar; 1/2 cup (125ml) water, extra; 2 kaffir lime leaves, extra; 2 teaspoon finely grated lime rind; 3/4 cup (60g) shredded coconut, toasted

Ingredients

3/4 cup (150g) white medium-grain rice

1 cup (250ml) coconut milk

1 1/4 cup (310ml) water

1/3 cup (60g) finely chopped palm sugar

2 kaffir lime leaves, torn

1/3 cup (75g) caster (superfine) sugar

1/2 cup (125ml) water, extra

2 kaffir lime leaves, extra

2 teaspoon finely grated lime rind

3/4 cup (60g) shredded coconut, toasted

Method

1.Wash rice with cold water until water runs clear; drain well.

2.Combine rice, coconut milk, the water, palm sugar and lime leaves in 2.5-litre (10-cup) rice cooker; secure lid. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or until cooker automatically switches to keep warm; stand 15 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, combine caster sugar, the extra water and extra lime leaves in small saucepan; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly. Cool 20 minutes.

4.Uncover rice cooker; discard lime leaves. Cool rice about 20 minutes or until mixture is cool enough to handle; stir in rind.

5.Roll rounded tablespoons of rice mixture into balls; roll balls in coconut. Serve rice balls drizzled with lime syrup.

This recipe is best made just before serving, and not suitable to freeze.
Note

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