Description
A delicious recipe for Thai Coconut Lemongrass Rice Cakes, perfect for a tasty treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until it runs clear, then drain it well.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt, adding the finely chopped lemongrass.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes tender.
- Remove from heat and allow it to rest, still covered, for another 10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.
- Incorporate the lime zest, lime juice, and cornstarch into the rice mixture, ensuring everything is well blended.
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by greasing it, then evenly spread the rice mixture into the dish, pressing it down firmly to compact it.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or until it sets.
- Once chilled, cut the rice into squares or rectangles.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and carefully pan-fry the rice cakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they achieve a lovely golden brown color.
- Serve the delightful bites warm, garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is rinsed well to remove excess starch.
- Adjust the lime juice and zest according to your taste preference.
- These rice cakes can be served as an appetizer or a snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Coconut Lemongrass Rice Cakes, Coconut Lemongrass Delight Bites