KatupaCoconut Rice Parcels
Katupa is rice cooked with coconut and enclosed in woven palm leaves. This accessible version uses softened banana leaf to make fragrant individual coconut-rice parcels.
Prep
25m
Cook
40m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Rice
- 350gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 350mlCoconut Milk
- 150mlWater
- 6gSalt
Parcels
- 4pcsBanana Leaf (cut into large pieces and wiped clean)
Steamer
- 1lWater
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Method
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- 01
Combine the white rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes, until the liquid is mostly absorbed but the rice is still firm.
- 02
Spread the white rice on a tray and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- 03
Briefly pass the banana leaves over low heat until pliable. Divide the rice evenly among the pieces and fold each into a secure parcel.
- 04
Bring the water in a steamer to a boil. Arrange the parcels above the water, cover, and steam for 25 to 30 minutes, until the white rice is tender.
- 05
Rest the parcels for 5 minutes before serving warm.
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