Lao\Thai Desserts| How I Make Paired Sticky Rice Wrapped in Banana Leaves

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is healthier with more protein, while regular rice is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and evaporated milk is often cheaper.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar nutrition, while split peas are often less expensive.

banana leaves

No direct substitutes, but parchment paper can be used for steaming.

Cut banana leaves into sections just enough to wrap the rice.

Use half a cup of black sweet rice mixed with plain sticky rice, adjusting based on how many you want to make.

Cut Thai bananas into three small pieces.

Prepare the mixed rice by placing it over the banana in the center of the banana leaf.

Cover the banana with a handful of rice, then fold the banana leaf down over the rice.

Tuck in the sides and pinch the leaf to secure the rice and banana.

Repeat the process for additional parcels, ensuring the wraps are tight but gentle to avoid breaking the banana leaves.

Pair the wrapped parcels together, placing the bottoms together.

Tie the parcels with rope, tucking the rope under and securing it tightly.

Boil the wrapped parcels until the rice is cooked through.

Serve hot or allow to cool down before serving, optionally topping with sugar or shredded coconut.

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