Sticky Rice in Banana Leaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 4 pieces (6x8 inch) banana leaves (fresh or thawed frozen)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse sticky rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, ~2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir the warm coconut mixture into the drained rice until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Divide the rice among banana leaf pieces, placing a spoonful in the center of each leaf. Fold the leaf like an envelope to seal the packet.

5. 5

   Fill a pot with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Set a steamer basket inside, then place the packets in the basket, folded side up.

6. 6

   Cover and steam for 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the leaves smell fragrant. Unfold carefully and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.

Tools you’ll need

• colander
• small saucepan
• mixing bowl or large spoon
• steamer pot with steamer basket
• kitchen scissors (optional, for trimming banana leaves)

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