របៀបធ្វើ នំចាំងស្នូលផ្អែម - Cambodian traditional sticky rice Cake with sweet mung bean recipe

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils are more affordable and nutritious.

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

Rinse mung beans and soak in water for 2-3 hours.

Steam soaked mung beans until soft, about 20-30 minutes.

Mash steamed mung beans and mix with sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Drain soaked glutinous rice and mix with coconut milk, sugar, and salt until well combined.

Prepare banana leaves by washing and cutting into squares.

Layer banana leaves in a mold, leaving enough overhang to fold over the top later.

Add a layer of glutinous rice mixture to the bottom of the mold.

Spread a layer of mung bean filling over the rice mixture.

Top with another layer of glutinous rice mixture, pressing down gently.

Fold banana leaves over the top and secure with kitchen twine.

Steam the wrapped cake for about 1.5 to 2 hours until cooked through.

Remove from steamer and let cool before unwrapping.

Slice and serve at room temperature.

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