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Best Pandan Sticky Rice

Best Pandan Sticky Rice: A Sweet Vegan Treat You’ll Love

Experience the enchantment of Best Pandan Sticky Rice, a fragrant vegan treat that's versatile and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pandan Juice
  • 10 leaves Pandan Leaves Substitute with pandan extract if leaves are unavailable.
  • 1 cup Water Used for blending the pandan leaves.
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Avoid substituting with regular rice.
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Other plant-based milks can be used, may change flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt No substitutions advisable.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut Can be omitted.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Consider substituting with chopped nuts or seeds.

Equipment

  • high-speed blender
  • Steaming Basket
  • parchment paper
  • small saucepan
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Pandan Juice: Wash 10 pandan leaves thoroughly, chop them into smaller pieces, and blend with 1 cup of water until smooth. Strain to extract pandan juice.
  2. Soak Rice: Rinse 2 cups of glutinous rice until water runs clear. Soak in pandan juice for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  3. Steaming Prep: Set up your steamer with a pot of simmering water and line it with parchment paper.
  4. Steam Rice: Drain rice, spread in the steaming basket, and steam for about 40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  5. Make Coconut Sauce: Heat 1 cup of coconut milk, add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt, stir until sugar dissolves.
  6. Combine: Pour warm coconut sauce over steamed rice, and mix gently. Let absorb for about 10 minutes.
  7. Prepare Topping: Toast 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds until golden, mix with a little sugar and salt, and sprinkle over the rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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