Steamed Turmeric Glutinous Rice aka Pulut Kuning Kukus

Ingredients:

4 cups Glutinous rice

1 tbsp turmeric powder

1 pcs dried tamarind

1 small packet of coconut milk

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

A couple of screwpine leaves ~ to layer on the bottom of the tray

Directions/Instructions:

1. Wash the glutinous rice clean and soak it with turmeric and dried tamarind for 3 hours.
2. Drain the water and rinse well.
3. Place the screwpine or pandan leaves on the bottom of the tray. Pour the rinsed glutinous rice over them and steam for about 20 minutes.
4. While the glutinous rice steams, add the coconut milk, 1/2 cup of water, salt, and sugar to another bowl. Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
5. After 20 minutes, add the coconut mixture, mix the glutinous rice well, and use a spatula to smooth it.
6. Return the glutinous rice to the steamer and steam for another 20 minutes. Done and enjoy!