Thailand: The Cookbook

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Sweet Glutinous Rice in Banana Leaf

Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus soaking time

Cooking time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Makes 20

Soak the rice in a bowl of water overnight or for at least 3 hours, then drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain again. Soak the beans in another bowl of water for 2 hours, then drain, rinse, and put into a pan.

Pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 50–60 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, mix the coconut milk, sugar, and salt together in a bowl, then strain through cheesecloth (muslin) into a clean bowl.

Combine the rice and sweetened coconut milk in a wok over medium heat and stir continuously for about 10 minutes until the rice starts to cook. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Peel the bananas and cut in half lengthwise. Lay a banana leaf on a flat work surface.

Place a tablespoon of rice and 10 black beans in the center of the leaf. Cover with 2 halves of banana and top with a final spoonful of rice. Cover the filling with the sides of the leaf, fold over the ends, and secure with string to form a package. Repeat until all the filling has been used.

Steam the packages in a steamer for 40-45 minutes, then serve.

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (1 lb 2 oz/500 g) glutinous (sticky) rice 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz/100 g) dried black beans 2 cups (18 oz/500 ml) coconut milk 1/2 cup (3 1/2 oz/100 g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 10 ripe small bananas banana leaves, cut into 7–8-inch/18–20-cm-wide strips

The definitive book on Thai cuisine, with more than 500 recipes

Comprehensive and beautiful, Thailand: The Cookbook is for cooks of all abilities and anyone who wants to experience the real Thailand

This comprehensive volume offers an unprecedented look at Thai culinary history, and explains ingredients and techniques

Author Jean-Pierre Gabriel spent three years travelling to collect recipes that range from simple snacks and drinks to curries, stir-fry dishes and desserts

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press (May 5, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 071486529X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714865294
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.75 x 11 inches