Num Ansom Chek Cambodian Banana Sticky Rice Parcels
Coconut sticky rice wrapped around a sweet banana and steamed into neat parcels. A Khmer festival favourite.
- Time5 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Cover with cold water and soak for at least 4 hours. Drain well.
- 2
Steam the rice in a lined steamer basket for 20 minutes until almost tender.
20 min - 3
Warm the coconut milk with the sugar and salt until dissolved. Tip the hot rice into a bowl, stir in the coconut milk, cover and leave for 10 minutes until absorbed.
- 4
Divide the rice into 8. Spread one portion on a banana leaf square, lay a banana piece in the middle and cover with a little more rice. Fold and wrap into a neat parcel and tie with string, or wrap in baking paper and then foil.
- 5
Steam the parcels for 30 minutes until firm and fragrant.
30 min - 6
Let them cool for 10 minutes before unwrapping. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
