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Sticky rice balls with pandan (cha guo)

Pandan sticky rice bites (cha guo)

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Combine the aroma of banana blossom with the tradition of Hakka tea noodles for a unique iced tea.

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Recipe from 胡葡萄, SingBow, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The iced tea “Ban Lan” is an original creation that combines the flavors of banana blossom, typical of Southeast Asia, with the tradition of “teh kway” from the Hakka people of the region. It brings together different culinary cultures.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$1.11 $0.28 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.88
  • $0.02
  • $0.20
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Sift the two flours into a large mixing bowl, and add the salt and sugar. ≈ 2 min
  2. Add the oil and mix with a wooden spoon. ≈ 4 min
  3. Bring the pandan leaves to a boil in water over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until the water turns a yellowish-green color.
  4. Pour this 100 ml of pandan water into the mixing bowl and mix until you have a smooth paste. ≈ 4 min
  5. Take small pieces of dough and roll them into balls until all the dough is used up. ≈ 10 min
  6. Steam for 15 minutes, over high heat.

The bill

Pandan sticky rice bites (cha guo)

  • 120 g of glutinous rice flour$0.88
  • 10 grams of wheat flour$0.02
  • 20 g of oil (preferably peanut oil) or lard$0.20
  • 8 g of sugar (omit for a savory version)$0.01

Total$1.11

that's $0.28 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 10 to 15 grams of pandan leaves (or pandan extract)
  • 120 g of glutinous rice flour
  • 10 grams of wheat flour
  • 20 g of oil (preferably peanut oil) or lard
  • approximately 300 ml of boiling water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 8 g of sugar (omit for a savory version)

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