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Penang Muar Chee: Sticky Rice Balls with Peanuts


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  • Author: Shannon Lim
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 12
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

Sticky rice balls coated in a sweet peanut mixture. A fun, unique Southeast Asian snack!


Ingredients

Units
  • 2 cups (270 g) Glutinous Rice Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Tapioca Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Water
  • Cooking Oil
  • 1 Shallot
  • 4 oz (100 g) Peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Palm Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Butter

Instructions

  1. Lightly dry roast sesame seeds and peanuts in a pan or oven until fragrant.
  2. Remove peanut skins and finely grind the peanuts using a food processor.
  3. Heat a wok with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat and fry shallots until crispy.
  4. Combine glutinous rice flour and tapioca flour with water to form a batter.
  5. Transfer the batter to a greased small tray or heatproof plate.
  6. Add water to the wok to steam the batter over high heat for 10 minutes, or until the glutinous rice paste is cooked through.
  7. In a deep plate, mix the ground roasted peanuts, sugar, sesame seeds, and butter.
  8. Cut a small piece of the rice paste, drop it into the peanut mixture, and cut into smaller pieces. Coat well with the mixture, and serve immediately with fried shallot crisps.

Notes

  • For a smoother peanut mixture, use a high-powered blender or food processor.
  • If the batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
  • Store leftover Penang Muar Chee in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; it may become slightly less sticky.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Malaysian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3-4 balls
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 10