Fragrant Sticky Rice Recipe

Name: Fragrant Sticky Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 banana leaves, thawed (see Note); 2 cups Asian short-grain sweet rice, soaked overnight and drained; 1 cup coconut water; 2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped, or two 2-inch strips of lime zest; 1 tender inner bulb of fresh lemongrass stalk, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 green Thai chile, minced; 2 teaspoons sugar; Salt; Fleur de sel, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1
Line the lower tier of a large, wide 2-tiered bamboo steamer with 1 banana leaf.
2
Spread the soaked rice on the bamboo leaf in an even layer.
3
Set the steamer in a wok or skillet over 3 inches of boiling water.
4
Cover and steam over moderately high heat for about 10 minutes, until the rice is somewhat softened but still chewy.
5
Remove the steamer from the wok.
6
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the coconut water with the lime leaves and lemongrass.
7
Strain the coconut water through a fine sieve into a large bowl, pressing on the solids.
8
Add the rice to the bowl along with the shredded coconut, chile and sugar and stir well.
9
Season with salt.
10
Cut the remaining 2 banana leaves into ten 8-inch squares.
11
Place about 1/2 cup of rice in the center of each square and press to form 4-inch cakes; fold the leaves over the rice to make square packages.
12
Arrange the packages on both tiers of the steamer and return it to the wok.
13
Cover and steam over moderately high heat for 12 minutes, until the rice is tender.
14
Transfer the packages to a platter.
15
Carefully cut them open, sprinkle the rice with fleur de sel and serve.

432

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 banana leaves, thawed (see Note), 2 cups Asian short-grain sweet rice, soaked overnight and drained, 1 cup coconut water, 2 kaffir lime leaves, chopped, or two 2-inch strips of lime zest, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Sticky Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fragrant Sticky Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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