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Inangit

Inangit is a coconut-rich sticky rice cake with a lightly browned banana-leaf crust.

1 hour 5 minutes · Serves 8

Ingredients for Inangit

  • 2 cups glutinous rice, washed and drained
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 400 ml coconut cream, divided
  • 1 cup water, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice flour
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Brown sugar, to taste
  • Banana leaves, for lining and covering

How to cook Inangit

  1. 1.Simmer the coconut milk, 200 ml coconut cream, 1 cup water, salt, and sugar over medium heat.
  2. 2.Stir in the rice and cook until expanded and most liquid is absorbed, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  3. 3.Line a covered skillet with banana leaves; spread in the rice and cover with more leaves. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4.Invert the rice onto a plate, return it to the skillet, and cook the second side for 15 to 20 minutes, until browned in spots.
  5. 5.Whisk rice flour with 1/4 cup water. Simmer remaining coconut cream with brown sugar over medium-low heat; stir in slurry until thick.
  6. 6.Cut the Inangit into portions and serve warm with the coconut sauce.
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