Pan Fry Coconut Rice Cake

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 16

Pan Fry Coconut Rice Cake recipe for a perfect dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

466

Sugar

18g

Fat

18g

Pan Fry Coconut Rice Cake is a popular dessert dish in Southeast Asia, usually served on special occasions or offered as sweet treats to guests. The recipe involves cooking glutinous rice with coconut milk and sugar until it's sticky and sweet, then shaping it into squares and frying it up for a crispy finish. It's a delicious dish that's easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the rice and drain well before cooking in a rice cooker according to instructions by adding the Coconut milk and sugar.
2.	Once the rice is cooked, stir in the shredded coconut and let it cool down.
3.	Lightly oil a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
4.	Transfer the rice mixture to the baking pan and press down firmly, making sure it's evenly distributed.
5.	Cover with foil, then place the pan in a steamer or on top of a rack in a large pot filled with 1 inch of water.
6.	Steam for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and let it cool down completely.
7.	Cut the rice cake into 3 inch squares.
8.	Heat up a skillet and add oil.
9.	Once the oil is hot, add in the rice cake squares and fry until crispy and golden brown on each side.

PROS

This Pan Fry Coconut Rice Cake recipe is easy to follow with minimal ingredients and can be customized to your tastes by adding fruits, nuts, or even chocolate.

It’s also gluten-free and dairy-free.

Pan-frying gives the rice cake a crispy outer layer and a soft, chewy inside that’s almost gooey.

It’s a simple and delicious way to use up leftover rice.

CONS

The shredded coconut and sugar in the recipe can make it quite sweet, which might not be everyone’s preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk contains healthy fats that can boost your overall health by improving your cholesterol levels and aiding weight control.
Rice provides carbohydrates that give energy to the body and is also gluten-free, making it suitable for people with celiac disease.
This dessert can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 1/2 cups medium grain rice
	2 1/2 cups glutinous rice
	1 cup coconut milk , Chaokoh brand
	water
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 cup shredded coconut
	oil