White Sticky Rice

Name: White Sticky Rice
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: fresh mango or other tropical fruit, to serve; 1 pandanus leaf, tied in a knot; a pinch of sea salt; 350 g (12 oz) caster (superfine) sugar; 750 ml (26 fl oz/3 cups) coconut cream, plus extra, to serve; 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) white sticky rice

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Balance and Harmony

By Neil Perry

Published 2008

About

This, like the black sticky rice that follows, is a classic. I love the sticky texture and earthy taste of the rice with the sweetness of mangoes. You really can’t fail with this one, but don’t make the portion too big as it’s very filling.

Ingredients

500 g (1 lb 2 oz) white sticky rice
750

Asia
China
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Soak the rice in a bowl of cold water for several hours or overnight. Drain and rinse well. Spread it into a muslin-lined steamer, cover with the lid and steam over a pot or a wok of boiling water for about 20 minutes, or until tender.

Meanwhile, whisk together the coconut cream, sugar and sea salt until the sugar has completely dissolved, then add the pandanus leaf. Ad