Pulut Panggang

Name: Pulut Panggang
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Bruneian
Ingredients: 400g glutinous rice, soaked 4 hours and steamed; 200ml coconut milk; 1 tsp salt; Filling: 100g dried shrimp (ground), 100g grated coconut, 3 shallots (sliced), 1 tbsp chilli paste, 1 tsp sugar, salt; Banana leaves, cut into rectangles

Pulut Panggang (POO-loot PAHNG-gahng)

Grilled Stuffed Glutinous Rice

⏱ Prep Time 40 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 230 kcal

Banana-leaf parcels of glutinous rice stuffed with a savory dried shrimp and coconut filling, grilled until smoky and lightly charred.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 6.0g

Carbs 38.0g

Fat 6.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish

Equipment Needed

grill or griddle steamer toothpicks or stapler

Presentation Guide

Vessel: banana leaf

Garnishes: none

Accompaniments: sweet chilli sauce

Ingredients

400g glutinous rice, soaked 4 hours and steamed
200ml coconut milk
1 tsp salt
Filling: 100g dried shrimp (ground), 100g grated coconut, 3 shallots (sliced), 1 tbsp chilli paste, 1 tsp sugar, salt
Banana leaves, cut into rectangles

Instructions

1
Steam soaked glutinous rice with coconut milk and salt until tender and sticky.
2
Fry shallots until golden, add ground dried shrimp, grated coconut, chilli paste, sugar, and salt. Cook until dry and fragrant.
3
Soften banana leaves over an open flame or in boiling water.
4
Place a thin layer of glutinous rice on a banana leaf rectangle, add a spoonful of filling, then top with more rice.
5
Fold the banana leaf into a flat parcel and secure with toothpicks.
6
Grill over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until the banana leaf is charred and the rice is lightly toasted.

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Did You Know?

The smoky aroma of pulut panggang grilling on charcoal is one of the signature scents of Bruneian pasar malam (night markets).

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

grill or griddle
steamer
toothpicks or stapler

Garnishing

none

Accompaniments

sweet chilli sauce

The Story Behind Pulut Panggang

Pulut Panggang is a traditional Malay snack that showcases the ingenious use of banana leaves as both cooking vessel and flavor agent. In Brunei, this snack has been sold at markets and roadside stalls for generations, with each vendor guarding their unique filling recipe as a family secret.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed snack, afternoon tea 📜 Origins: Traditional Malay

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