Sinukmani (Sweet Sticky Rice)

Sinukmani

Ingredients:

3 cups sweet rice (malagkit rice)
3 cups sugar
1 can coconut milk (2 cups)

3 cups water
1 tsp. salt

2 tbsp butter

Banana leaf (optional)

Mix sweet rice, sugar, coconut milk, water and salt in a pot. Stir until sugar is melted.

Bring to boil.

Lower the temperature to low heat and cover the pot for 30 minutes.

Stir to prevent rice from sticking at the bottom of the pot. Add the butter, mix well and cover. Simmer for another 30-45 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed, stirring every 10 minutes.

Grease a banana leaf with butter, place it on top of a pan. Transfer the sinukmani and allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving.