Coconut Rice Ball Cake | Cambodia Street Food Guide

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk offers a lighter option while regular milk is more accessible.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar texture and nutrition, while split peas are budget-friendly.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while all-purpose flour is widely available.

Soak rice flour in water for 2-3 hours until softened.

Combine soaked rice flour, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Mix until smooth and well combined.

Prepare a steamer lined with banana leaves.

Pour a small amount of batter into each mold in the steamer.

Add a spoonful of cooked mung beans on top of the batter.

Cover the molds with banana leaves and steam for 10-15 minutes until set.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Serve warm, drizzled with additional coconut milk if desired.

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