Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice Banana Parcels)

Name: Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice Banana Parcels)
Ingredients: 2.2 lbs (1 kg) glutinous rice (sticky rice); 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar (about 500 grams; add more if you prefer it sweeter); 1.1 lbs (500 grams) coconut milk (use both thick and thin coconut milk, about 1 cup thin coconut milk); 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; Ripe Namwa bananas (or substitute with ripe plantains if unavailable); Banana leaves and coconut palm string (or kitchen twine)

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Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice Banana Parcels)

ta.pingguo @tapingguo

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Ingredients

2.2 lbs (1 kg)glutinous rice (sticky rice)
2 1/2 cupsgranulated sugar (about 500 grams; add more if you prefer it sweeter)
1.1 lbs (500 grams)coconut milk (use both thick and thin coconut milk, about 1 cup thin coconut milk)
1 1/2 tablespoonssalt
Ripe Namwa bananas (or substitute with ripe plantains if unavailable)
Banana leaves and coconut palm string (or kitchen twine)

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Steps

1

Soak the sticky rice, then rinse and drain.
2

Simmer the coconut milk with the sugar and a little salt. Add the drained sticky rice and cook, stirring, until the mixture is glossy and thickened.
3

Prepare the banana leaf wrappers for the parcels.
4

Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and place them in the center of the rice mixture on the banana leaves.
5

Tie the parcels securely with coconut palm string or kitchen twine.
6

Arrange the parcels in a steamer and steam for about 1 hour.
7

When cooked, remove from the steamer and let cool.