Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4–6
Discover the rustic charm of Bamboo Tube Rice (Khao Lam), a traditional Thai dessert made by steaming sticky rice, coconut milk, and sugar inside hollow bamboo tubes. 🎍 The bamboo imparts a subtle, earthy aroma to the rice, while the slow-roasting process creates a creamy, caramelized texture. This unique cooking method, often seen in street markets across Thailand and Southeast Asia, delivers a sweet, smoky treat that’s as delightful to eat as it is to watch being prepared.
Ingredients For Bamboo Tube Rice�
🔥 For the Bamboo Tube Rice:
☑ 2 cups glutinous (sticky) rice, soaked for 4–6 hours 🍚
☑ 1 ½ cups coconut milk 🥥
☑ ¾ cup palm sugar or brown sugar 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ cup black beans, soaked and cooked (optional) 🌱
☑ ½ cup grated coconut or coconut strips (optional) 🥥
☑ Roasted sesame seeds for garnish 🌿
🔥 For the Bamboo Tubes:
☑ 4–6 bamboo tubes, 10–12 inches long (cleaned and hollowed) 🎍
☑ Banana leaves (optional) for lining the bamboo 🌿
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Bamboo Tube Rice�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Rice Mixture
1️⃣ Rinse the soaked sticky rice thoroughly and drain.
2️⃣ In a pot, combine coconut milk, palm sugar, and salt.
3️⃣ Heat gently until the sugar dissolves (don’t boil).
4️⃣ Add the rice to the coconut mixture and stir well.
5️⃣ Optionally, mix in cooked black beans or grated coconut for added texture.
🎍 Step 2: Fill the Bamboo Tubes
1️⃣ Line the inside of each bamboo tube with a small piece of banana leaf (optional) to prevent sticking.
2️⃣ Fill the tubes with the rice mixture, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top.
3️⃣ Cover the opening with banana leaf or foil to seal.
🔥 Step 3: Cook the Khao Lam
1️⃣ Place the bamboo tubes upright over hot charcoal or a grill, or lay them on their side over medium heat.
2️⃣ Rotate occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3️⃣ Roast for 1–1.5 hours, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed all the coconut milk.
🍚 Step 4: Serve the Bamboo Tube Rice
1️⃣ Allow the tubes to cool slightly.
2️⃣ Crack open the bamboo with a knife or gently peel it away.
3️⃣ Slice the sticky rice into rounds, revealing its beautiful, caramelized edges.
4️⃣ Garnish with roasted sesame seeds and serve warm or at room temperature. “Bamboo Tube Rice ”
Sweet, smoky, and wrapped in nature’s own container—Bamboo Tube Rice (Khao Lam) is a traditional Thai treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!🎍🍚
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