Purple Rice Balls — General recipe

Purple Rice Balls

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 457 kcal  · General

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""This recipe was originally from Hawaiian Electric Company's website

This Purple Rice Balls relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as sweet rice (sho chiku bai), water, sugar and shredded coconut. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 457 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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