Num Chak Chan
Num Chak Chan is a traditional Cambodian dessert made with sticky rice, coconut milk, and palm sugar.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Water - 1 cup
- Banana leaves - 6 pieces, cut into squares
- Palm sugar - 1 cup, grated
- Coconut milk - 1 can (400ml)
- Sticky rice - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the sticky rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a steamer lined with a piece of cheesecloth or muslin cloth.
- Steam the rice over high heat for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and sticky.
- In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, palm sugar, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the palm sugar is dissolved and the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the coconut mixture cool.
- Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Pour the coconut mixture over the rice and mix well until the rice is evenly coated.
- Take a piece of banana leaf and fold it into a cone shape. Fill the cone with the sticky rice mixture, then fold the top to seal the cone.
- Repeat the process with the remaining banana leaves and sticky rice mixture.
- Steam the filled banana leaf cones for 30 minutes.
- Remove the steamed Num Chak Chan from the steamer and let them cool before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 20g