KHAO DOME

Laotian steamed sweet coconut sticky rice with banana fillings wrapped in banana leaves. 






INGREDIENTS :

• 2 Cups glutinous rice
• 1 Can coconut milk
• ½ Teaspoon  salt
• 3/4 Cup sugar
• 1 tbsp Margarine
• 7 Ripe banana
• Banana leaves
• Cooking twine

DIRECTIONS :

• Soak glutinous rice in water overnight.
• In a wok or non stick pan, pour the coconut milk.
• Add sugar and salt, keep stirring  to dissolve.
• Strain the glutinous rice and add to the pan.
• Bring to a simmer and let it boil, add the margarine.
• Keep stirring until the coconut milk was absorbed and rice is thick and sticky.
• Soften the banana leaves, either over a gas fire or in microwave oven.
• Lay 2 pieces of  banana leaf, Place one heaped tablespoon of the cooled rice in the center.
• Add a single piece of banana, followed by another tablespoon of rice on top of the banana.
• Roll the banana leaves to form a logs tightly.
• Tie a string at both ends to secure.
• Half-fill a large steamer and bring to a rapid boil over high heat.
• Place the wrapped mixture and steam for an hour.

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