Description
A traditional Thai sweet tamale. Glutinous rice seasoned with sweet coconut milk, wrapped around a piece of banana and black beans, securely tied in a banana leaf and steamed.
Restaurants serving Khao Tom Mat (Banana Sticky Rice in Leaf)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sticky rice
- Banana
- Coconut milk
- Black beans
- Banana leaves
Instructions
- Half-cook sticky rice in sweet coconut milk.
- Place rice, banana, black beans on a leaf.
- Tie two packets together face-to-face, steam thoroughly.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Banana leaf aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sticky rice, Banana, Bamboo leaves (for Zongzi)
Pairing
Hot tea / Coffee
Trivia
[Trivia] 'Mat' means 'to tie'. Always tied 'two together facing each other', making it a romantic symbol of 'inseparable lovers' in Thailand.
Eating tips & etiquette
Untie and peel the leaf to bite in. The sticky rice fully absorbs the banana sweetness and coconut fat, creating a dense, fudgy texture.
Allergen
Soy (Black beans)