Can I use regular rice for this Thai pandan coconut sticky rice?

No. You must use only sticky rice for this recipe. The regular white rice doesn't have the sticky texture to hold the dessert together.

What type of rice is pandan rice?

Pandan rice typically refers to glutinous rice cooked with pandan leaves or extract, also known as pandan sticky rice.

What is the difference between sticky rice and sweet sticky rice?

Sticky rice and sweet sticky rice are the same thing, referring to glutinous rice known for its sticky texture when cooked.

Can I cook sticky rice in a rice cooker?

You can, but the rice will be very mushy, not ideal for making pandan sticky rice desserts.

Pandan Sticky Rice Dessert

Name: Pandan Sticky Rice Dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 can 13.5 coconut milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup pandan juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups cooked sticky rice; 1/2 cup shredded coconut meat; Pandan extract. As needed; Sesame seeds. As needed

Description

Pandan Sticky Rice Dessert is a traditional Thai treat with fragrant pandan juice, sticky rice, and creamy coconut milk. It's a simple Thai dessert with minimal ingredients and comes together quickly. Serve it warm or cold!

Ingredients

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1 can 13.5 coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pandan juice
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups cooked sticky rice
1/2 cup shredded coconut meat
Pandan extract. As needed
Sesame seeds. As needed

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Instructions

1. Add coconut milk, pandan juice, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan on medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Stir often.

2. Add pandan extract if you want a brighter color. Stir until smooth. Allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes

3. Add the cooked sticky rice and keep stirring until the liquid is thoroughly absorbed into the sticky rice. Add some shredded coconut if you want some cooked with the rice, or save them for garnishing only.

This part is optional. By now, you’ll have thick, sticky, consistent, bright green rice.

4. Keep stirring the rice, almost non-stop, until you get a very sticky consistency and the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.

5. Remove to pan. Sprinkled sesame seeds, toasted coconut flakes, or fresh coconut meat and allow it to cool completely before serving. Cut It into different shapes and sizes and serve!

Notes

Add crushed roasted peanuts to garnish for extra crunch.
Add fresh fruit like sliced fresh mango, jack fruit, or pineapple for extra tangy fruit texture. Cut them into small pieces for toppings.
Use fresh pandan leaves for the best flavor, but pandan extract or paste works well too. If using only the leaves without the extract, your rice will be a muted green as the greener leaves do not give out a bright green color like the extract.
Soak the glutinous rice for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
Adjust the sweetness of the coconut sauce to your liking by adding more or less sugar. Make a healthy, low-fat dessert recipe by using less sugar.
Top the dessert with various fresh fruits for added freshness and flavor.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 15
Category: Desserts
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Thai