Thai dessert Sweet rice with red bean

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while regular rice is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

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

Rinse soaked sticky rice until water runs clear.

Steam sticky rice in a bamboo steamer lined with pandan leaves for about 20-30 minutes until tender.

Cook red beans in water until soft, about 30-40 minutes, then drain.

In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, sugar, and salt; heat gently until sugar dissolves.

Mix cooked red beans with half of the coconut milk mixture.

Layer steamed sticky rice in a serving dish and pour the remaining coconut milk mixture on top.

Top with red bean mixture and garnish with sesame seeds.

Let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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