Begine: Traditional Balinese sticky rice

Directions

1. Soak the sticky rice for 1 to 3 hours. ⏱ 3 hr
2. Drain the sticky rice, then steam it until it is about halfway cooked. ⏱ ≈ 18 min
3. Dissolve the salt in a small amount of water, then pour this solution over the sticky rice, stirring constantly until each grain of sticky rice separates. ≈ 3 min
4. Cook over steam until the sticky rice is fully cooked. ⏱ ≈ 18 min
5. Shape the sticky rice according to your preferences, for example, in a triangular, round, or square shape. ≈ 10 min
6. Spread the sticky rice evenly by gently pressing it with your fingers. ≈ 4 min
7. Grease the mold and the bottom of the mold with warm water and coconut oil before using it. ≈ 3 min
8. If you are using a banana leaf as a serving platter, you do not need to oil it. ≈ 3 min
9. Cook the sticky rice while it is still warm, so that it is easier to handle. ⏱ ≈ 18 min
10. Dry the beans until they are completely dry, then store them in a cool, dry place. ≈ 3 min
11. Beans can be stored for a long time. ≈ 3 min
12. Before starting the cooking process, it’s important to heat the oil so that the doughnuts rise and cook evenly. ⏱ ≈ 10 min