Nuo Mi Ci (Coconut Glutinous Rice Balls)
Soft, chewy rice dumplings stuffed with sweet red bean paste and rolled in coconut, a dim sum favourite.
- Time50 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the glutinous rice flour, 30 g cornflour, sugar, water and oil in a heatproof bowl until smooth.
- 2
Cover the bowl and steam for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until thick, glossy and translucent.
20 min - 3
Cool for 10 minutes, until you can handle it. Dust your hands and the surface with the cornflour. Knead the dough lightly until smooth.
- 4
Divide the red bean paste into 12 small balls. Divide the dough into 12 pieces, flatten each, wrap round a ball of paste and seal.
- 5
Roll the balls in the desiccated coconut to coat. Serve at room temperature, or chilled. They are best eaten the same day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
