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Sticky Rice Balls with Peanuts

Tong But Luck are easy and fun to make! Soft, chewy, and coated with ground peanuts, these Asian sticky rice balls are seriously addictive!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 Dozens
Calories: 206 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 cup ground peanuts
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 cup water
  • Water for boiling

Instructions

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  1. In a pan over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, stirring frequently, for about 30 to 45 seconds or until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine toasted sesame seeds, peanuts, and sugar. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, place glutinous rice flour and slowly add water. Combine to form a soft, pliable dough. Knead dough until no longer sticky. 
  4. Portion about 1 teaspoonful and between palm of hands, roll into 1-inch balls. Repeat with remaining dough. While working, cover the formed balls with a damp cloth to prevent from drying out.
  5. In a pot over medium heat, bring about 4 to 5 inches deep of water to a boil. Add balls and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they float to the top. Do not overcrowd the pot, cook in batches as needed.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, remove rice balls from the pot using a slotted spoon, shaking off excess liquid. 
  7. Roll balls in the peanut mixture, pressing down peanuts to fully coat.

Notes

  • I use 1 cup of water to 2 cups of flour ratio which I find yields the chewy texture I like. The mixture will look dry at first but keep on mixing with your hands until it gathers into a smooth, soft, and pliable dough.
  • Once the balls rise to the surface, they're done. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water right away to keep from over-cooking and drain well to prevent from wetting the peanut coating.
  • Let them cool just enough to touch and begin immediately to roll in the ground peanuts as they'll coat better when still warm.
  • Nutritional info calculated at 2 pieces per serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 206kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Dozens

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206

% Daily Value*

Calories 206kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.