Khao Tom MatSticky Rice and Banana Parcels

Name: Khao Tom Mat (Sticky Rice and Banana Parcels)
Prep time: 4 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Laos
Ingredients: 350 g Glutinous Rice (rinsed); 300 ml Coconut Milk; 4 pcs Banana (halved lengthwise); 60 g Palm Sugar; 4 g Salt; 8 pcs Banana Leaf (softened); 1000 ml Water (cold)

Sweet banana is wrapped with coconut-scented sticky rice in banana leaf and steamed until soft and fragrant. These parcels are served as a snack or dessert, with gentle sweetness and a tender texture.

Prep

4h 10m

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Serves

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Cambodia
Laos

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

681kcal

Calories

10g

Protein

19g

Fat

121g

Carbs

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

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Ingredients

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Parcels

350g
Glutinous Rice (rinsed)
300ml
Coconut Milk
4pcs
Banana (halved lengthwise)
60g
Palm Sugar
4g
Salt
8pcs
Banana Leaf (softened)

Soaking

1l
Water (cold)

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Method

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5 steps

01
Soak the glutinous rice in the cold water for at least 4 hours, then drain it well.
02
Mix the rice with the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt until evenly coated.
03
Lay out the pieces of banana leaf. Divide the sticky rice evenly among them, add the bananas, and fold the rice around the fruit before sealing the parcels.
04
Steam the parcels over simmering water for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is tender and fragrant.
05
Let the parcels cool slightly before serving.

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