Sticky Rice Light Coconut Milk Bites
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Tender glutinous rice bites simmered in light coconut milk, dense slow-fuel carbs in a chewy, portable form for long activities.
Tender glutinous rice bites simmered in light coconut milk, dense slow-fuel carbs in a chewy, portable form for long activity. The coconut makes them lush while the rice keeps energy coming steadily. A training snack that travels well and tastes like pudding.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 cup (150g) glutinous (sticky) rice
- 🫗 1 cup (250ml) light coconut milk
- 🫗 1 tablespoon (15g) cane sugar
- 🫗 Pinch of fine sea salt
- 🫗 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for coating
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Rinse the rice, then soak it in cold water for 30 minutes and drain.
Place the rice in a saucepan with the coconut milk, sugar and salt.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
Stir well, then let it cool just enough to handle.
Shape into 8 small bites with wet hands and roll each in sesame seeds.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Skipping the soak and ending up with crunchy rice centers.
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Adding too much liquid and cooking the rice into a coconut pudding.
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Shaping with dry hands and fighting the sticky rice the whole way.
🔄 Variations
Top with a few diced mango pieces for a mango sticky rice twist.
Roll in finely chopped roasted peanuts for crunch.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to the cooking liquid.
🧊 Storage
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Keep wrapped bites in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Refresh them by steaming for 2 minutes; they become soft and fluffy again.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Soaking the rice is key for an even, tender texture with no hard core.
Tip 2: Wet your hands before shaping or the sticky rice will cling to you.
Tip 3: Light coconut milk keeps the bites firm and far less oily than the regular version.
❓ FAQ
Why use glutinous rice? It becomes dense and sticky, delivering a lot of slow-burning carbs in a small bite.
Are they gluten-free? Yes, glutinous rice is naturally gluten-free despite the name.
How many carbs per serving? About 34g across two bites, great for topping up mid-activity.
How should I reheat them? A quick steam or a few seconds in the microwave brings back their softness.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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