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Mix in 200ml (3/4 cup) thin coconut milk and 1/2 tsp salt. Place the knotted pandan leaves on top.","group":"Rice Base","title":"Drain the soaked glutinous rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Rice Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Steam the rice mixture over high heat for 25 minutes. Once cooked, remove the pandan leaves and use a fork or spatula to press the rice down firmly into an even, compact layer.","group":"Rice Base","title":"Steam the rice mixture","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Rice Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Stir in 250ml (1 cup) thick coconut milk, 50ml (1/4 cup) pandan juice, flour, and cornstarch. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a saucepan.","group":"Custard Topping","title":"Whisk the eggs and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Custard Topping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook the custard mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes or until it thickens slightly but is still pourable. Do not let it boil.","group":"Custard Topping","title":"Cook the custard mixture","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Custard Topping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the custard over the compacted rice layer. Steam on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Ensure the steamer lid is wrapped in a towel. The custard is done when it is firm to the touch.","group":"Final Assembly","title":"Pour the custard","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Final Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Remove the pan from the steamer and let it cool completely at room temperature for at least 3-4 hours before slicing with a greased knife.","group":"Final Assembly","title":"Remove the pan from the steamer and let it cool completely","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Final Assembly"}],"notes":"Always soak the glutinous rice for at least 4 hours to ensure it cooks evenly. When steaming the custard layer, wrap the steamer lid with a cloth to prevent water droplets from falling onto the surface, which keeps the top smooth.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Malaysian","Singaporean","Indonesian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["steamer","8x8 inch square cake pan","mixing bowl","whisk","fine sieve","saucepan"],"diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free"],"allergens":["eggs","wheat"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"pan","note":"8x8 inch square cake"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be made 24 hours in advance and kept at room temperature, though texture is best when fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. 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