Sticky Rice Dumpling with Coconut Filling | Cambodian Cake Nom Kom

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: short-grain rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while short-grain rice is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk lowers calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener; brown sugar is often less expensive.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide protein; split peas are economical.

Combine grated coconut, palm sugar, cooked mung bean, ground roasted peanuts, water, and salt to make the filling.

In a separate bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, thick coconut milk, and water to form the dough.

If using all the filling, double the dough ingredients as noted.

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