Paleo Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan)

Delight your taste buds with these Paleo Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan), a healthier twist on a classic Asian dessert! Crafted with cassava flour and tapioca starch, these soft, chewy balls are stuffed with a luscious almond-maple filling and bathed in warm, creamy coconut milk sweetened with a touch of honey. Perfect for festive occasions or as a comforting treat, this gluten-free and grain-free recipe captures the essence of traditional tangyuan without compromising on flavor or dietary preferences. Ready in just 40 minutes, these paleo-friendly rice balls are a beautiful combination of texture, sweetness, and nostalgia that will leave you craving more.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cassava flour
• 1 cup Tapioca starch
• 1.5 cups Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 0.5 cup Warm water
• 1 cup Ground almonds
• 3 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine cassava flour and tapioca starch.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water to the flour mixture, stirring continuously until a dough forms. Adjust with a little more warm water if the dough is too dry.

Step 3

Knead the dough until it's smooth and pliable. Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, combine coconut milk and honey. Heat gently until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is warm. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

For the filling, mix ground almonds, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl until a sticky paste forms.

Step 6

Divide the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Flatten each ball to form a disc and place a small amount of the almond filling in the center.

Step 7

Carefully pinch the edges of the disc together to enclose the filling, rolling the dough into a smooth ball. Repeat for all pieces of dough.

Step 8

Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Drop the prepared balls into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Once the balls float to the surface, allow them to cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the balls with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving bowl.

Step 11

Pour the warm coconut milk mixture over the rice balls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1170.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2762.6

Total Fat 57.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 681.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 544.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.6g	0%
Total Sugars 121.5g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 448.5mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1813.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 77.5%