Pulut Panggang (Grilled Glutinous Rice)

Pulut panggang literally translate to English as "BBQ glutinous rice" .But actually this snack consisted of spices, coconut,dried shrimp and glutinous rice. You can find this snack easily at any hawker stall or night market (pasar malam) in Malaysia.Unfortunately, I don't have the luxury to just step out to the street and get this snake anytime I like,so I have to make myself. Here are my simple version of Pulut Panggang..

Ingredients for Glutinous Rice:(A)

300 gm glutinous rice,washed soaked for 4 hours or overnight and drained

1/2 can coconut milk or 200 ml

1 tsp salt

2 pieces pandan leave(screwpine leave)

Filling:(B)

2 tbsp sambal-belacan-paste

4 tbsp dried shrimp,soaked and chopped fine

1 1/2 cup white grated coconut or more

1 tsp chicken granulated powder

1 tbsp sugar

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16-18 pieces softened banana leaves (20 cm x 15 cm)

some toothpick

Method:

1: Prepare steamer with water with high heat.Combine all ingredients (A) in a steaming tray or deep plate until cooked,about 45 minutes.

2:Remove and fluff up the rice,set aside.Divide into 16-18 parts.

3:Heat skillet or pan at medium heat with sambal-belacan-paste,chopped dried shrimp,grated coconut and all the seasoning .Sauteed and mix well until fragrant.Check the seasoning and dish out.

4:Shape 1 part of glutinous rice into a prepared cut rectangle on the banana leaf.Scoop 2 tsp filling in the center,roll up tightly in banana leaf.Pierce both end with toothpick.Trim some excess banana leave if necessary.

5:Grill and serve.