Khao Tom Mat

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons)
• Banana leaves (6 pieces, cut into squares)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Palm sugar (1/2 cup, grated)
• Coconut milk (1 cup)
• Sticky rice (2 cups)

Instructions

1. Soak the sticky rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the soaked rice and rinse it well.
3. In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the sticky rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the rice with the coconut mixture.
5. Cover the saucepan and cook the rice over low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and sticky.
6. While the rice is cooking, prepare the banana leaves by briefly blanching them in boiling water to soften.
7. Take a square piece of banana leaf and place a spoonful of cooked sticky rice in the center.
8. Fold the banana leaf to form a small parcel, securing it with a toothpick or string.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining rice and banana leaves.
10. Steam the rice parcels in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
11. Remove the toothpicks or strings before serving.
12. Sprinkle the steamed rice dumplings with sesame seeds before serving.