Coconut sticky rice
Savoury coconut sticky rice to serve alongside a Thai curry. Plan about 7 hours including at least 6 hours of soaking; an overnight soak takes longer.
Ingredients
- Coconut milk300 ml
Instructions
3 steps- 1
Soak the rice in water overnight or for at least 6 hours. For a 6-hour soak, cover it with hot water. Drain before cooking; rinsing is not needed.
360 min
- 2
Line a steamer basket with muslin and add water to the steamer base. Lightly bruise the 2 whole lime leaves and add them to the water. Put the rice in the lined basket, season with salt and stir. Wrap the cloth fully around the rice, cover, bring the water to the boil, reduce the heat and steam for 30 - 35 minutes, until cooked but still firm.
35 min
- 3
While the rice steams, heat the coconut milk with the 2 shredded lime leaves and the pared lime zest. Remove from the heat and infuse until the rice is ready. Transfer the rice to a bowl, strain the coconut milk over it and stir to combine.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 263 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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