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Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice and Banana Parcels)

Name: Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice and Banana Parcels)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 200 g glutinous rice soaked overnight or for at least 4 hours; 250 ml coconut milk; 50 g granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2 pcs ripe banana sliced into 1 cm thick rounds; 20 g black beans cooked, optional (optional); 4 pcs banana leaf cut into 20x20 cm squares, softened over heat

Khao Tom Mud is a traditional Thai dessert featuring sweet sticky rice and ripe banana, steamed in banana leaves. It's a delightful and naturally vegan treat, perfect for a light dessert or snack.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 5 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 435 kcal

Mise en place

Ingredients

200 gglutinous rice, soaked overnight or for at least 4 hours
250 mlcoconut milk
50 ggranulated sugar
1 pinchsalt
2 pcsripe banana, sliced into 1 cm thick rounds
20 gblack beans, cooked, optional(optional)
4 pcsbanana leaf, cut into 20x20 cm squares, softened over heat

Equipment

saucepan · large pot · steamer basket

The method

Step by step

1
Drain the soaked glutinous rice thoroughly.
2
Combine the coconut milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
3
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Add the drained glutinous rice to the coconut milk mixture.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the rice is semi-cooked and sticky, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The rice should still be firm, not fully cooked.
6
Remove the rice from the heat and let it cool slightly.
About 5 min
7
Lay out a softened banana leaf square with the shiny side up.
Cook’s note: Softening banana leaves over a low flame or in hot water makes them pliable and prevents tearing.
8
Place a portion of the sticky rice mixture in the center of the banana leaf.
9
Arrange several slices of ripe banana on top of the rice.
10
If using, sprinkle some cooked black beans over the banana.
11
Top the banana and beans with another portion of the sticky rice mixture.
12
Fold the banana leaf into a neat parcel, securing the ends with kitchen twine.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the parcel is tightly sealed to keep the steam in.
13
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more parcels.
About 5 min
14
Arrange the parcels in a steamer basket.
15
Steam over boiling water for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: Check water level in the steamer occasionally and replenish if needed.
16
Carefully remove the Khao Tom Mud from the steamer.
17
Let them cool slightly before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Per serving

Nutrition

60%Score

Calories: 434.6kcal
Protein: 6.3g
Carbs: 71.7g
Fat: 17.4g
Fibre: 3.5g
Sugar: 21.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Khao Tom Mud in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently re-steam for a few minutes or microwave until warmed through.