{"id":"recipe_0a9ddc4913","slug":"thai-sweet-sticky-rice-with-coconut-custard-khao-niew-sangkhaya","title":"Thai Sweet Sticky Rice with Coconut Custard (Khao Niew Sangkhaya)","description":"A classic Southeast Asian dessert featuring fragrant, salty-sweet glutinous rice topped with a silky, rich coconut egg custard steamed inside pandan-infused coconut milk.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups glutinous rice","name":"Glutinous Rice","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"also known as sweet rice","group":"Sweet Sticky Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup coconut milk (for rice)","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat recommended","group":"Sweet Sticky Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"white sugar","group":"Sweet Sticky Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Sweet Sticky Rice","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"4 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"Duck eggs preferred for firmer custard; chicken eggs work too","group":"Coconut Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 cup coconut milk (for custard)","name":"Coconut Milk","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"full fat","group":"Coconut Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3/4 cup palm sugar","name":"Palm Sugar","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"shaved or soft","notes":"palm sugar","group":"Coconut Custard","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 pandan leaves","name":"Pandan leaf","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"tied in knots","group":"Aromatics","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the glutinous rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in plenty of water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.","group":"Preparing the Rice","title":"Wash the glutinous rice thoroughly","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Rice"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the rice and place it in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam over boiling water at 100°C (212°F) for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and translucent.","group":"Preparing the Rice","title":"Drain the rice and place it","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Rice"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the rice is steaming, combine 240ml (1 cup) coconut milk, 100g (1/2 cup) sugar, and 6g (1 tsp) salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved; do not let it boil.","group":"Preparing the Rice","title":"Combine 240ml coconut milk, 100g sugar, and 6g salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Rice"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the hot steamed rice to a bowl. Pour the coconut mixture over it and stir gently. Cover and let it sit for 20 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid.","group":"Preparing the Rice","title":"Transfer the hot steamed rice","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Rice"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"In a bowl, mix the eggs, remaining 240ml (1 cup) coconut milk, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt. Use pandan leaves to squeeze and whisk the mixture by hand until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is frothy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof dish.","group":"Preparing the Custard","title":"Mix the eggs, remaining 240ml coconut milk, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Custard"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Place the dish in the steamer and steam over medium-low heat at 100°C (212°F) for 20-30 minutes until the custard is set and firm to the touch.","group":"Preparing the Custard","title":"Place the dish in the steamer and steam","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparing the Custard"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"To serve, place a portion of sweet sticky rice on a plate and top with a generous slice of the warm coconut custard.","group":"Assembly","title":"To serve, place a portion of sweet sticky rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Using duck eggs instead of chicken eggs will provide a richer flavor and a firmer, more traditional texture for the custard. For the best aroma, use fresh pandan leaves to squeeze the eggs, as this helps remove the 'eggy' smell and incorporates natural fragrance.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Thai"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["steam","boil"],"equipment":["Steamer basket","Cheesecloth","Mixing bowls","Small saucepan","Fine-mesh sieve"],"diet":["gluten_free","dairy_free","vegetarian"],"allergens":["eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"servings","note":"Approx. 200g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The sticky rice can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept warm. The custard is best served fresh but can be refrigerated."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store the rice and custard in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Re-steam the rice for 5 minutes to restore texture. 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