Jackfruit - Coconut Sticky Rice

Ingredients

500g glutinous rice- wash and soak rice for 3-4 hours

230g jackfruit de-seeded cut into pieces

200ml coconut milk

230g grated coconut

4 tbsp sugar or as per taste

1/4 tsp salt

banana leaves as needed

 

 

Preparations

1. First, wash the glutinous or sticky rice to remove excess starch or rinse under the tap water until the water runs clear. Then soak in water for at least 2 hours or overnight.After soaking in water for 2 hours, drain well and set aside.
2. Unpack a package of frozen jackfruit and wash well with water, then thinly slice and set aside.
3. (It’s optional) to cut the shredded coconut into a shorter length and mince.
4. Place a non-stick pan over medium heat, add coconut milk, sugar, salt, and grated coconut, stir to combine, and simmer for approximately 2 – 3 minutes. Then add glutinous rice and continue stirring until the milk dissolved. Next, add jackfruit and continue stirring until it reaches a sticky consistency. Transfer into a large bowl and set aside.
5. Unpack a package of frozen banana leaves, and rinse under tap water to remove the dirt. Then wipe using a paper towel, and cut both ends.
6. Place about three tablespoons in the center of the banana leaf and gently tighten the sticky rice mixture and roll until it’s closed. Fold the end of both sides of the leaf to secure the rice mixture. Continue until finish up the sticky rice mixture.
7. Use a large steamer, bring water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high, place all the cakes inside the steamer, and steam for about 40 – 50 minutes. Serve when warm.  https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations  
   
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