Yellow Rice

• 450 g (1lb) sticky rice (short or round grain)
• 7.5 cm (3

Soak the rice overnight in water with the turmeric – this helps soften the grains. Rinse and drain.

To steam the rice, put in a steaming basket or use a nylon sieve set in a wooden band, over boiling water. Steam the rice with the peppercorns until cooked – about 25 minutes.

Mix together the rice and coconut milk and return to the steamer for a further 12 minutes. This is good w