How to make Dragon Fruit Sticky Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and fat.

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: jasmine rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while jasmine rice is more affordable.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is less expensive.

dragon fruit

🥗Healthier: kiwi

💰Cheaper: strawberries

Kiwi is a nutritious swap, while strawberries are more budget-friendly.

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

Optionally, add a pandan leaf to the soaking rice for aroma.

Puree half of the dragon fruit and cut the other half for serving.

In a bowl, combine coconut milk, dragon fruit puree, sugar, and salt to make the sauce.

Reserve the dragon fruit shell for serving.

Steam the soaked glutinous rice (not explicitly mentioned in the video but implied).

Serve the sticky rice in the reserved dragon fruit shell with cut dragon fruit and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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