Lower Sugar Baked Sticky Rice Cake Recipe- delicious!
A lower-sugar baked sticky rice cake with rich coconut caramel—chewy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups light coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- In a small pot, add rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir over medium heat and allow mixture to come to a boil.
- Once the mixture has reached a boil, reduce to low heat and cover the pot. Allow to cook for 25 minutes or until rice is slightly undercooked. Set aside.
- This takes a while, be patient. In a large saucepan, add 1 cup coconut milk, dark brown sugar, light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pot. Stir over medium heat. Allow mixture to reduce to a simmer. Continue to stir occasionally. Allow mixture to cook for 30-40 minutes or until it thickens into caramel. Set 2/3 cup of caramel aside.
- Take cooked rice mixture and combine it with caramel mixture. Stir the rice in until evenly coated.
- Pour the coated rice mixture into greased pan. Top with remaining caramel and bake for 30 minutes.
- Once out of oven, allow to cool. Cut into squares, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 132mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 18gCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.4mg
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