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Homemade Num Ansom – Sticky Rice Cake
Homemade Num Ansom – Sticky Rice Cake is a delicious Side dish that can be prepared in just a few simple steps....
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18 Min Prep
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31 Min Cook
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4 Servings
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups Glutinous Rice
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 8 Banana Leaves
- 1 cup Mung Bean Paste
Instructions
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filter the soaked glutinous rice thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the coconut whole milk, palm granulated sugar, and seasoning, stirring until the granulated sugar dissolves completely.
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mix in the drained rice to the coconut whole milk mixture, mixing gently to coat every grain evenly.
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Let it sit for 15 mins to absorb the liquid.
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Prepare a steamer by filling the bottom pot with 2 inches of liquid and bringing it to a bring to a bubble gently over high burning up.
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Lay a banana leaf square flat on your work surface, shiny side up.
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Spoon ¼ cup of the rice mixture into the center, spreading it into a 4-inch rectangle.
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Place 2 tablespoons of mung bean paste in a line down the middle of the rice rectangle.
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Fold the banana leaf over the filling lengthwise, then fold in the sides to create a tight parcel.
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Tip: Press firmly to compact the rice, which helps it hold its shape during steaming.
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Secure the parcel with kitchen twine, tying it firmly but not too tight to allow for expansion.
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Repeat steps 5–8 with the remaining fixings to make 8 parcels total.
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Arrange the parcels in a single layer in the steamer basket, leaving small gaps between them for steam circulation.
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put a lid on the steamer and steam over medium burning up for 90 mins, checking halfway to ensure the liquid hasn’t boiled arid—mix in more burning liquid if needed.
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Tip: The parcels are done when the banana leaves turn a deep green and the rice feels firm to the touch.
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Carefully remove the parcels from the steamer and let them cool for 20 mins before unwrapping.
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Tip: Cooling sets the texture, making slicing cleaner.
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Unwrap the banana leaves and carve each parcel into 1-inch thick rounds for serving.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
International
International
Course
Side
Side
Diet
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Total Time
49 mins
49 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
18 minsCooking Time
31 minsTotal Time
49 minsMaster Chef
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