Num Ansom Chek (Banana Sticky Rice Parcels)
DessertCambodia

Num Ansom ChekBanana Sticky Rice Parcels

Glutinous rice is soaked, sweetened with coconut milk and palm sugar, then wrapped around banana and steamed in banana leaves. Once cooled, the logs slice neatly into fragrant, gently sweet portions.

Prep

2h 30m

Cook

1h 30m

Serves

4

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
767kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

22g

Fat

134g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Rice

  • 450g
    Glutinous Rice (rinsed)
  • 1l
    Water
  • 350ml
    Coconut Milk
  • 60g
    Palm Sugar
  • 4g
    Salt

Filling

  • 3pcs
    Banana (peeled)
  • 4pcs
    Banana Leaf (softened over heat)

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Soak the glutinous rice in the water for about 2 hours, then drain well.

  2. 02

    Mix the drained rice with the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt until evenly coated.

  3. 03

    Lay out the banana leaves and place a layer of the rice mixture in the center. Set pieces of banana on top and cover with more rice.

  4. 04

    Wrap each parcel tightly into a log and fold the ends closed.

  5. 05

    Steam at 100°C (212°F) until the rice is fully tender and sticky, about 75 to 90 minutes.

  6. 06

    Let the parcels cool until safe to handle before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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