Pinaltok: Coconut Milk Rice Balls And Purple Yam Dessert

Pinaltok : Coconut Milk and Glutinous Rice Balls Dessert

This is a twist on a dessert I grew up with

1. Make the Rice Balls

1/2 c powdered glutinous rice 

2 T purple yam powder

1/4 c water + 2 T (or add according to your preference)

Mix and form into small 3/4 in. balls

2. Make the Thickener

2 T of glutinous rice flour

1 T of purple yam powder

1/4 c water

Mix together

3. Make the Coconut Sauce

1 can coconut milk

2 c water

1 pandan tied into a knot 

1/2 can young coconut meat cut into strips 
(or fresh young coconut strips)

1 pandan leaf

Procedure

Boil the coconut milk, water and pandan leaf (tied in a knot)

Add the glutinous rice balls

Cook until it rises on top

Add the young coconut strips

Add 3 T 100% pure cane syrup 
(or sweetener you prefer)

Serve warm