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Coconut-banana Stuffed Crepes Recipe

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Ingredients

1 c Cooked black sticky rice; freshly cooked & warm
2 tb Light brown sugar; or sucanat
2 sl Fresh ginger; 1/4-inch thick
6 Banana leaves; or parchment paper, see pantry note
1/4 c Coconut milk; light
1 Banana
1 ts Grated orange peel; fresh
1/2 ts Grated nutmeg; from nut

Directions

Step #1 Laotian & Thai dessert tamales.
Step #2 Rebecca has adapted this recipe from traditional Laotian & Thai dessert techniques.
Step #3 In countries where ovens are scarce, these dumplings are served like cakes are in Western countries.
Step #4 PANTRY: Frozen banana leaves are available in markets with a Central or South American clientele.
Step #5 For convenience, Rebecca keeps a packet of banana leaves in the freezer & thaws them just before use.
Step #6 Parchment paper can be used instead of banana leaves, but the flavor will be less interesting.
Step #7 Cut six 8- x 6-inch pieces & six 8-inch lengths of butcher's twine.
Step #8 Proceed as with banana leaves.
Step #9 MILK (dairy) can be substituted for coconut milk.
Step #10 "It is not as good but still tasty.
Step #11 " -Rebecca You could substitute Chidori Mai or sushi rice; adjust sugar to taste.
Step #12 1.
Step #13 mix the coconut milk, sugar, & ginger in a small saucepan over med-heat/flame & bring to a boil.
Step #14 Lower the heat & let simmer for 5 mins, or until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 c.
Step #15 remove this from the heat & discard the ginger.
Step #16 Pour the hot liquid over the rice.
Step #17 Stir in the orange zest & nutmeg.
Step #18 let this stand for 15 mins.
Step #19 2.
Step #20 Cut the banana leaves into six 8- x 6-inch pieces.
Step #21 Pass each piece over a flame to soften it.
Step #22 Also cut six 8 x 1/4-inch strips to use as ties.
Step #23 Peel & slice the banana crosswise in half.
Step #24 Slice each half lengthwise into quarters.
Step #25 Put 2 scant tbsps of rice on each leaf.
Step #26 top this with a banana slice.
Step #27 Put another tbsp of rice on top of the banana.
Step #28 Tightly wrap each packet by folding in the long ends & then folding over the short ends.
Step #29 Eat the 2 extra pieces of banana.
Step #30 Place the packets on a steamer rack over boiling water & steam over medium-high heat for 20 mins, replenishing the water if necessary.
Step #31 remove this from the steamer & serve warm, allowing guests to unwrap their own dessert packets.
Step #32 VARIATIONS: For a quick dessert, skip the wrapping.
Step #33 Add the rice and Spice upings to the hot milk & let simmer for 5 mins, stirring to prevent scorching.
Step #34 remove this from the heat.
Step #35 Cover & let this stand for 15 mins.
Step #36 Serve on fresh mango or papaya slices or in a parfait dish with sliced fruit.
Step #37 EACH: 142 cals, 1g fat (4% cff).
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