Kralan
“Sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes, often served as a snack.”
Sticky Rice
Coconut Milk
Beans
bamboo tubes
Glutinous RiceWhere it comes from
Kralan is a traditional Cambodian snack enjoyed during the harvest season and is a symbol of good fortune.
On the Palate
How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Rinse the sticky rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents clumping.
- 23 min
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed sticky rice with coconut milk and a pinch of salt, stirring until the rice is fully coated and the coconut milk is evenly distributed.
- 310 min
Carefully fill the bamboo tubes with the coconut rice mixture, tapping gently to settle the rice without compressing it too much.
- 410 min
Place the filled bamboo tubes upright over a medium flame or charcoal grill. Roast them, turning occasionally, until the bamboo is charred and the rice inside is cooked and fragrant, about 45 minutes.
Watch outEnsure the bamboo doesn't catch fire; the goal is a slow, even roast.
- 55 min
Once roasted, carefully split the bamboo open and serve the sticky rice warm, either as a savory side or a sweet treat.
