Khao Tom Mud with Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   Drain the soaked rice and place it in a large bowl. Add half of the coconut milk (200ml), sugar, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes.

   ~15 min
3. 3

   Prepare the banana leaves by wiping them clean and briefly steaming or passing them over a low flame to make them pliable. Cut them into rectangular pieces large enough to hold the rice mixture.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Mash the ripe banana into a paste. Stir the mashed banana into the rice mixture.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Place a portion of the rice mixture onto a banana leaf, leaving space to fold. Fold the banana leaf to create a sealed packet, ensuring no liquid can escape. Tie each packet securely with kitchen twine.

   ~10 min
6. 6

   Place the prepared packets into a steamer. Steam over medium heat for 60-75 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.

   ~75 min
7. 7

   Carefully remove the packets from the steamer. Let them rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping and serving.

   ~5 min