Brilio.net - Sticky rice is known as a traditional Betawi dish. This food is usually eaten as a snack. Apart from eating it just like that, it is not uncommon for people to also eat sticky rice with black sticky rice tape or oncom chili sauce. Usually this snack is often found on special days, such as the month of Ramadan, Eid or various celebrations.
Uli ketan is made from sticky rice cooked with grated coconut. Because it is cooked with grated coconut, this snack is known to not last long and must be finished immediately after the sticky rice is served.
Most people try to make sure that sticky rice sticks last longer, they don't cook it with a mixture of coconut and replace it with other ingredients.
Although not really, cooking sticky rice with grated coconut can last a long time as long as you know the tricks for processing it. The experience of making long-lasting sticky rice was shared by YouTube account user Ani Kurniasih. After all, this trick for making sticky rice can make it stay chewy and doesn't go stale for up to 3 days.
The first thing to prepare is sticky rice. Wash the sticky rice and soak it in water for approximately 5 hours. After soaking, prepare a steamer pan and heat it over medium heat. When the water in the steamer boils, then place the soaked sticky rice.
Cover the pan, then steam for 30 minutes. You can also add a few pandan leaves to this steamed sticky rice to make it more fragrant.
This woman has a trick for making sticky rice noodles
YouTube/Ani Kurniasih
After steaming, transfer the sticky rice to a bowl, then mix with the grated coconut. Well, one of the keys to ensuring that processed sticky rice can last a long time is that the grated coconut used must be old, not young coconut. Stir until smooth, add salt to taste, then stir again.
"Sprinkle the salt little by little, gradually so that it is evenly mixed," emphasized YouTube account owner Ani Kurniasih, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (26/3).
This woman has a trick for making sticky rice noodles
YouTube/Ani Kurniasih
After the sticky rice and coconut are mixed evenly, cook it again in the same way, namely steaming. YouTube account owner Ani Kurniasih explained that she put a piece of banana leaf under her sticky rice. Apart from keeping the sticky rice from falling from the nest, the banana leaf also adds a fragrant aroma to the sticky rice.
This second steaming process is carried out for 1 hour. Yup, it does take longer, here's a trick so that sticky rice sticks stay supple and don't go stale for up to 3 days. The reason is, if it is not steamed for a long time, there is a risk that the grated coconut mixed with the sticky rice will not be completely cooked, so it will quickly go stale when served later.
This woman has a trick for making sticky rice noodles
YouTube/Ani Kurniasih
After steaming, lift and transfer the sticky rice balls back into the bowl. While it's still hot, mash the sticky rice balls so that the result is chewy and mixed perfectly with the grated coconut. Once the dough is formed, the sticky rice can be cut into pieces and wrapped in coconut leaves according to taste.
"This texture is soft, supple, sticky and not soft. It can last 3 days at room temperature, it is still soft and not stale," said YouTube account owner Ani Kurniasih.
This woman has a trick for making sticky rice noodles
YouTube/Ani Kurniasih
So, for those of you who are often annoyed because your sticky rice sticks go stale quickly, you must try this trick shared by YouTuber Ani Kurniasih. Looking at the video, not many netizens have left comments, but this upload has received enthusiasm from up to 13 thousand viewers, you know.
Benefits of consuming sticky rice.
Glutinous rice is a rice variety that is rich in carbohydrates, but has a higher protein and fiber content compared to regular white rice. Following are some of the benefits of consuming sticky rice.
1. Good source of energy.
The complex carbohydrates in sticky rice provide a stable and long-lasting energy source. This makes it a good choice for providing your body with energy over a longer period of time.
2. Rich in fiber.
Glutinous rice contains higher fiber than white rice, which helps improve digestion and maintain the health of your digestive tract. Fiber can also help control blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the blood.
3. Provides additional nutrition.
Glutinous rice contains several vitamins and minerals, including thiamine (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), iron, magnesium, and selenium. These vitamins and minerals are important for the general health of your body.
4. Supports heart health.
The fiber, vitamins and minerals in sticky rice can help maintain heart health. Fiber helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels in the blood, while magnesium and selenium have been shown to have positive effects on heart health.
5. Gluten free.
Glutinous rice is a gluten-free source of carbohydrates, making it suitable for people who have gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
6. Has antioxidant content.
Like other rice, sticky rice also contains antioxidants which help fight cell damage caused by free radicals in the body.
7. Supports muscle growth.
The protein in sticky rice is important for repairing and building muscle tissue. This can be beneficial for those who are physically active or who want to build muscle mass.
However, it is important to remember that sticky rice also contains calories, so consume balanced portions according to your energy and nutritional needs.