BLACK STICKY RICE DUMPLINGS // A Burmese Dessert

black sticky rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more accessible and offers a nutty flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and provides a different taste.

mung bean paste

🥗Healthier: red bean paste

💰Cheaper: sweetened mashed potatoes

Red bean paste is a common substitute in Asian desserts.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetener option.

Soak sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Drain the rice and steam it over boiling water until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a bowl, mix the steamed rice with grated coconut, jaggery, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Prepare banana leaves by cutting them into squares and lightly steaming them to make them pliable.

Place a spoonful of the rice mixture onto a banana leaf square.

Fold the banana leaf over the rice mixture to form a dumpling, securing it tightly.

Repeat the process until all the mixture is used.

Steam the dumplings for an additional 20-25 minutes until heated through.

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