Bua Loi

Tiny glutinous rice flour balls in warm taro, pandan, or pumpkin colors, floating in sweet coconut milk.

Ingredients

• 500g firm tofu
• 400g roti dough
• 2 tsp sliced lemongrass
• 1/2 tsp red curry paste
• 3 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
• 2 cherry tomatoes, chopped
• a handful of fresh mint, chopped
• a drizzle of tamarind paste
• 1 cup tamarind water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with coconut oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the rice noodles and red curry paste until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the crispy fried shallots with the water until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 10 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

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