Khao Tom Mud (Thai Sticky Rice and Banana Parcels)
Khao Tom Mud is a traditional Thai dessert featuring sweet sticky rice and ripe banana, steamed in banana leaves. It's a delightful and naturally vegan treat, perfect for a light dessert or snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 435 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 200 gglutinous rice, soaked overnight or for at least 4 hours
- 250 mlcoconut milk
- 50 ggranulated sugar
- 1 pinchsalt
- 2 pcsripe banana, sliced into 1 cm thick rounds
- 20 gblack beans, cooked, optional(optional)
- 4 pcsbanana leaf, cut into 20x20 cm squares, softened over heat
Equipment
saucepan · large pot · steamer basket
The method
Step by step
- 1
Drain the soaked glutinous rice thoroughly.
- 2
Combine the coconut milk, granulated sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- 3
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not bring the mixture to a boil.
- 4
Add the drained glutinous rice to the coconut milk mixture.
- 5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the rice is semi-cooked and sticky, about 10-15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The rice should still be firm, not fully cooked.
- 6
Remove the rice from the heat and let it cool slightly.
About 5 min
- 7
Lay out a softened banana leaf square with the shiny side up.
Cook’s note: Softening banana leaves over a low flame or in hot water makes them pliable and prevents tearing.
- 8
Place a portion of the sticky rice mixture in the center of the banana leaf.
- 9
Arrange several slices of ripe banana on top of the rice.
- 10
If using, sprinkle some cooked black beans over the banana.
- 11
Top the banana and beans with another portion of the sticky rice mixture.
- 12
Fold the banana leaf into a neat parcel, securing the ends with kitchen twine.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the parcel is tightly sealed to keep the steam in.
- 13
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more parcels.
About 5 min
- 14
Arrange the parcels in a steamer basket.
- 15
Steam over boiling water for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
About 40 min
Cook’s note: Check water level in the steamer occasionally and replenish if needed.
- 16
Carefully remove the Khao Tom Mud from the steamer.
- 17
Let them cool slightly before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 434.6kcal
- Protein
- 6.3g
- Carbs
- 71.7g
- Fat
- 17.4g
- Fibre
- 3.5g
- Sugar
- 21.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Khao Tom Mud in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently re-steam for a few minutes or microwave until warmed through.
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