Steamed peanut sticky rice (Xoi dau phong/Xoi lac)

Ingredients

• 1 cup sticky rice
• 6 tablespoons peanuts
• water
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons coconut milk ((canned coconut milk))
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak sticky rice and peanuts in cold water individually for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   After soaking them overnight, wash and drain before cooking.

3. 3

   Place peanuts in a small pot, add water to cover and bring to a boil. After it has reached a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until peanuts are almost tender, about 15-20 minutes depending on your peanuts.

4. 4

   Drain peanuts and mix sticky rice, peanuts, shredded coconut and salt together.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to a bamboo steamer or a steamer basket. Steam for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and peanuts are soft.

6. 6

   Add coconut milk and mix well. Steam for another 5 minutes to let all flavors come together.

7. 7

   Transfer steamed sticky rice to serving bowls and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.