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Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice

Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice: Easy Comfort Dessert Recipe

Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice is a rich, vegan, and gluten-free dessert that evokes the flavors of Vietnam.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Any generic white glutinous rice will do.
  • 4 cups Boiling Water Use boiling hot water for soaking the rice.
For the Coconut Mixture
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat coconut milk is recommended.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the natural flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Sweeten to your preference.
For Color Variations
  • 1 pinch Saffron Powder Adds a lovely golden hue.
  • 1 tbsp Pandan Paste Available at Asian grocery stores.
  • 1 tbsp Magenta Plant Or purple food coloring if unavailable.
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds For crunch and nuttiness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Coconut Grated for texture.
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Peanuts Use as desired for garnish.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe dish
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Large Bowl
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Color Component: For magenta version, boil chopped magenta plant in water for 15 minutes, strain and retain liquid.
  2. Rinse Rice: Rinse glutinous rice under cool water, swirling gently and discarding cloudy water three times.
  3. Soak Rice: Soak rinsed rice in boiling water for 5 minutes until fully submerged.
  4. Strain & Rinse: Strain rice and rinse briefly under warm water to reduce stickiness.
  5. Soak Further: Submerge rinsed rice in boiling water for an additional 25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
  6. Combine Colors: If using magenta plant, mix retained liquid with soaked rice and enough boiling water.
  7. Microwave Cooking: Transfer to microwave-safe dish, mix in coconut milk, salt, and color component. Cover and microwave on high for 6 minutes.
  8. Add Sugar: Remove, fold in sugar, cover, and microwave for another 4 minutes.
  9. Check Texture: Fluff rice and adjust moisture if needed with coconut milk, microwaving as required.
  10. Serve: Rest for 10 minutes before serving in bowls, garnishing with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Let your imagination run wild with colors and flavors in this Sweet Coconut Sticky Rice dish!

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