Bua Loi Phuak (Taro balls in coconut cream)

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked taro root, mashed
• 2 cups glutinous-rice flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 4 cups coconut milk
• 1 cup palm sugar (can use cane or beet sugar)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6-8 teaspoons water

Directions

1. 1

   Put the rice flour and cornstarch in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the mashed taro and knead to a soft dough.

3. 3

   Knead well.

4. 4

   Roll into little balls and set aside.

5. 5

   Dissolve the palm sugar and salt in the coconut milk over low heat, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil and add the taro balls.

7. 7

   When they are cooked through, remove from the heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot.

9. 9

   Optional: Can sprinkle with sesame seeds.