Description
A rice ball using anthocyanin-rich 'black glutinous rice' (purple rice) instead of white. Popular among health-conscious groups for its popping texture and high nutrition.
Restaurants serving Purple Rice Taiwanese Rice Ball
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Black glutinous rice
- White glutinous rice
- Youtiao
- Pork floss
- Braised egg
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Mix black glutinous rice (purple rice) and white glutinous rice in a 3:
- ratio (100% purple is too hard) and soak overnight.
- Steam slowly in a wooden steamer until the core is soft. The finished rice will be a beautiful deep purple.
- Use traditional fillings (Youtiao, Pork floss, etc.) plus health-conscious additions like 'Lu Dan' (braised egg) or 'boiled corn'.
- Spread the hot purple rice, add fillings, and squeeze firmly into a rugby ball shape.
- The nutty aroma of purple rice mixes with the salty fillings, releasing sweetness with every chew.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fragrant aroma of purple rice
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought black rice
Pairing
Warm Unsweetened Soy Milk
Trivia
[Trend] Purple rice, considered good for beauty and health, is highly popular among modern Taiwanese women. It's a staple office breakfast, providing guilt-free morning energy.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since it's chewier than white rice, chew each bite thoroughly to savor the fusion of the roasted rice aroma and the crunchy fried dough inside!
Allergen
Soy, Pork, Egg, Wheat