Khao Niew Coconut Sticky Rice Side

Name: Khao Niew Coconut Sticky Rice Side
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice or sticky rice), soaked 4+ hrs; 1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 leaves pandan leaf (optional, or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract), knotted; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steamed glutinous rice soaked in sweetened coconut milk, resulting in a rich, sticky, and fragrant side dish. Plan ahead: the rice must soak in water for at least 4 hours before cooking.

70 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups glutinous rice (sweet rice or sticky rice), soaked 4+ hrs
1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 leaves pandan leaf (optional, or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract), knotted
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Drain the soaked 2 cups soaked 4+ hrs glutinous rice (sweet rice or sticky rice) and place in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. If using 2 leaves knotted pandan leaf (optional, or 1/4 tsp vanilla extract), tuck it into the rice.
2

Steam over boiling water for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping the rice mass halfway through, until the grains are fully translucent, tender, and sticky throughout.
3

While the rice steams, combine 1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Do not let it boil.
4

Transfer the hot steamed rice to a large bowl. Pour three-quarters of the warm coconut sauce over the rice and fold gently to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 minutes so the rice absorbs the sauce.
5

Mound the rice on a serving plate or pack into a small bowl and invert. Drizzle the remaining coconut sauce over the top and sprinkle with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish). Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Khao Niew Coconut Sticky Rice Side ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Khao Niew Coconut Sticky Rice Side?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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