Pulut Kuning

Festive Sticky Rice

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4–6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
My Rendang isn't Crispy

By Zaleha Kadir Olpin

Published 2019

  • About

This rice dish is traditionally served during celebrations such as engagements, weddings, graduations and birthdays. In Malay custom, yellow is associated with royalty, hence this is popularly served at weddings, as the couple getting married is considered king and queen for the day.

Ingredients

  • 370 g (13 oz) glutinous rice
  • 2 slices asam gelugor

Method

  • Rinse the glutinous rice and drain. Place in a large bowl with the asam gelugor and turmeric powder. Add sufficient water to cover the rice and let it soak for 2 hours. Drain the rice using a sieve and set aside.
  • Fill a steamer with water and bring to a rolling boil. Place the rice in the steamer and steam for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the rice to a c