Panda Glutinous Rice Balls (Bilo Bilo)
Super simple recipe to make Panda flavored Glutinous Rice Balls! You can use whatever extract you wish to flavor (and color) it differently
Ingredients
- 1 cup water and more for boiling
- ¼ teaspoon pandan extract or any other flavoring
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, pour in 1 cup water, pandan extract, and sugar. Mix until sugar is dissolved and mixture is a uniform color.
- Slowly add the glutinous rice flour a few handfuls at a time mixing with a spoon or chopsticks between. Continue to add flour until the mixture becomes clay-like. This may require more or less than 2 cups.
- Next, begin rolling into bite-sized balls using the palms of your hands. The mixture should not stick to your hands. You could also dust your hands with a little bit of rice flour just to be sure.
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Drop in as many balls that will fit in one layer. Once the balls float to the surface, they’re done cooking! Use a slotted spoon or similar utensil to skim out the floaters.
- Your bilo bilo is now done! Add it to the popular Filipino dessert called Ginataang Bilo Bilo (recipe soon) or to your favorite hot asian dessert!