Calories
162kcal
Carbs
30.5g
Protein
3.6g
Fat
3.3g
Sodium
87mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Sweet Pumpkin 18g, Glutinous Rice Flour 18g, Castella Cake 18g, Salt 0.2g, Raisins 2g, Pumpkin Seeds 0.8g, Pine Nuts 2g, Water 10g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Glutinous Rice FlourSold as 'sweet rice flour' or 'glutinous rice flour' at Asian markets and many baking aisles. Not the same as regular rice flour.
- Sweet PumpkinSold as kabocha squash at most supermarkets, especially in fall. Butternut squash is wetter and sweeter but works.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsSweet Pumpkin
- Rich in vitamin A (310μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
- Rich in dietary fiber (5g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Pine Nuts
- Rich in iron (6mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in protein (17g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
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🔍Tear the castella into large pieces and finely blend.
🔍Wash the sweet pumpkin thoroughly, steam in a steamer, remove the skin, and pass through a sieve while hot.
🔍Add salt to the glutinous rice flour and gradually pour in hot water while kneading, then add the mashed sweet pumpkin from 2 and knead until stiff.
🔍Tear off the dough from 3, roll into a ball with your palms, put a pine nut in the center, and shape round.
🔍Boil the rice balls from 4 in boiling water, and once they float, leave briefly, drain, and rinse in cold water.
🔍Coat the rice balls with about 1/3 castella cake crumbs and garnish with raisins and pumpkin seeds.