Tikoy Rolls Recipe (Chewy Sticky Rice Rolls with Filling)
Soft, chewy sticky rice rolls filled with red bean paste and coated in a sesame-peanut mixture.
Servings 16 pieces
Calories 95kcal
Cost $3-$5
Equipment
- Pan (for toasting sesame seeds)
- Steamer (or pot with rack)
- 8x8-inch pan (for steaming the tikoy)
- Blender, food processor, or mortar and pestle (for grinding the coating)
- Spatula or knife
Ingredients
For the coating:
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons roasted peanuts
For the tikoy:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- A pinch of salt
- ¾ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Coconut oil (or any neutral oil) for greasing
For the filling:
- ½ cup red bean paste
Instructions
- Make the coating: Toast sesame seeds until lightly golden and nutty. Let cool, then finely crush with peanuts. Set aside.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, combine rice flour, sugar, salt, vanilla (if using), and water. Mix until smooth and pourable.
- Prepare and steam: Lightly grease and line an 8×8-inch pan. Pour in batter and steam for about 10 minutes, until set.
- Fill and roll: While still warm, transfer to a surface. Add filling along one edge, then roll tightly into a log.
- Slice and coat: Cut into pieces and roll in the sesame-peanut mixture.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Glutinous rice flour: Gives a chewy texture; don’t use regular rice flour.
- Sesame seeds: White or black; toast to bring out flavor.
- Peanuts: Use fresh roasted or toasted peanuts, salted or unsalted.
- Filling: Red bean paste or swap with mung bean paste, ube, peanut butter, or Nutella.
- Don’t overcook the tikoy — it should stay soft.
- Work while it’s still warm so it’s easier to roll.
- Lightly oil your hands or tools if it starts to stick.
- Don’t overfill or it will be harder to roll.
- To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- To freeze: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- To reheat: No need to reheat — just let it sit at room temperature. Try not to refrigerate, as it can make it firm.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg