Sweet Sticky Rice with Crushed Peanuts

Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in plenty of water for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. Drain well before cooking.

While the rice soaks, prepare the peanuts. If using whole roasted peanuts, roughly crush them using a mortar and pestle or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and gently pounding with a rolling pin.

Set up your steamer. Fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper or a thin, damp cheesecloth to prevent sticking.

In a bowl, combine the drained glutinous rice with 30 grams of granulated sugar, 0.25 teaspoon of salt, and the coconut milk. Mix gently to ensure the rice is evenly coated.

Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the prepared steamer basket. Place the basket over the boiling water, cover tightly, and steam for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender, translucent, and sticky. Stir once halfway through steaming to ensure even cooking.

Once cooked, transfer the sticky rice to a serving bowl. Gently fluff with a fork.

In a small bowl, mix the remaining 20 grams of granulated sugar and 0.25 teaspoon of salt with the crushed peanuts.

Serve the warm sticky rice topped generously with the sweetened crushed peanuts and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, if desired.