Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 cup

coconut milk

1 tsp

vanilla extract

0.25 cup

palm sugar

1.5 cup

steamed white sticky rice

1.5 cup

steamed black sticky rice

0.5 cup

toasted coconut

1 tbsp

butter

1 unit

mango

cubed

1 unit

pineapple

cubed

1 unit

papaya

cubed

1 unit

banana

cubed

0.5 cup

rum

3 tbsp

sugar

0.5 cup

cream

6 unit

wooden skewers

soaked

Step 1
~2 min

In a small saucepan, on medium heat, combine coconut milk, vanilla extract, and palm sugar.

Step 2
~2 min

Reduce the mixture by 50 percent, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
~2 min

In a bowl, mix the steamed white sticky rice and steamed black sticky rice together.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the reduced coconut milk mixture to the rice and combine thoroughly.

Step 5
~2 min

Using damp hands, form the rice mixture into 4 equal-sized cakes.

Step 6
~2 min

Press each cake into toasted coconut to coat both sides completely.

Step 7
~2 min

Line a steamer with banana leaves.

Step 8
~2 min

Place the coconut-coated rice cakes in the prepared steamer.

Step 9
~2 min

Steam the cakes until heated through, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

While the cakes are steaming, prepare the fruit satays.

Key Technique: Steaming
Step 11
~2 min

Thread mango, pineapple, papaya, and banana cubes onto soaked 6-inch wooden skewers.

Step 12
~2 min

In a sauté pan, heat butter over high heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Sauté the fruit satays in the butter until lightly colored on all sides.

Step 14
~2 min

Remove the pan from the heat.

Step 15
~2 min

Carefully pour rum mixed with sugar over the fruit satays.

Step 16
~2 min

Flambé the fruit, allowing the alcohol to burn off.

Step 17
~2 min

Return the pan to the heat and cook until the alcohol evaporates, about 2 minutes.

Step 18
~2 min

Remove the fruit satays from the pan and set aside.

Step 19
~2 min

Add cream to the pan to create a sauce.

Step 20
~2 min

Simmer the cream sauce until slightly thickened.

Step 21
~2 min

On each small plate, place one coconut rice pudding cake.

Step 22
~2 min

Top each cake with 2 fruit satays.

Step 23
~2 min

Drizzle the cream sauce over the cake and satays.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Use a variety of fruits for the satays to create a more complex flavor profile.

Be careful when flambéing; ensure there are no flammable materials nearby.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The rice pudding cakes can be made ahead of time and steamed just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm as a dessert.

Garnish with extra toasted coconut or fresh mint.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Coconut and rice are staples in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Special occasions
Dessert during celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Party
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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