Description
A delicious and fragrant dessert made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and pandan leaves.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Glutinous Rice (soaked for 4 hours)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Milk (full-fat preferred)
- 8 pieces Pandan Leaves (fresh for best flavor)
- 1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- a pinch Salt (to balance sweetness)
- 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut (optional, toast for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of glutinous rice under cold water until clear. Soak in warm water for 4 hours.
- In a blender, combine 8 fresh pandan leaves with 1/2 cup of coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
- Drain the soaked rice and mix it with the pandan mixture, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the mixture into a lined tray and steam for 20 minutes. Let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Toast shredded coconut or sesame seeds in a skillet until golden.
- Press the rice mixture into a lined cake pan. Sprinkle toasted toppings on top and chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to taste preferences.
- Ensure the rice is thoroughly rinsed to remove excess starch.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg