Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup glutinous rice ((220g))
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 7/8 cup coconut milk ((210ml))
  • 1 pandan leaf ((cut into 5-inch lengths))
  • 1 large banana leaf (to line steaming rack)
  • 8 pieces banana leaves ((7-inch x 6-inch))
  • ¼ cup water ((60ml))
  • ¼ cup gula melaka (/ palm sugar (50g))
  • 1 pandan leaf ((cut into 5-inch lengths))
  • 1 cup grated coconut ((white part only) (100g))
  • 1 tbsp butter ((14g))
  • 1 tsp corn starch (mix with 2 tbsp water)

Instruction

  • Wash and drain glutinous rice 4 to 5 times until water runs clear. Cover glutinous rice with water and allow it to soak overnight or at least 4 hours.
  • Line a steaming rack with banana leaf. Make sure it is large enough to cover the base and also slightly up the sides of rack. Place pandan leaves on top.
  • Drain glutinous rice. Mix in salt and transfer to steaming rack. Pour ¾ cup coconut milk onto rice. Cover and steam over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Remove lid and fluff glutinous rice with fork. Sprinkle the 2 remaining tablespoons of coconut milk onto rice. Cover and steam for another 5 minutes.