Khao Thom for Boun Ok Phansa

For Boun Ok Phansa or the end of the Buddhist Lent, my two aunts in Pakse made their favorite khao thom for the Morning Alms Giving at their local temple. They made khao thom tua dam again because it is easy and a nice treat for kids and adults.

Boiling coconut milk with sugar and salt.

Soaking sticky rice

Boiling black beans

Adding cooked black beans to the boiling coconut milk

Adding sticky rice, previously soak and ready to be partly cook with the black beans and stir and stir.

A closer inspection of the khao thom.

Banana leaves for wrapping khao thom.

Ripe banana to add to the center of the khao thom wrap.

Cut banana to be used for khao thom wrap.

Wrapping khao thom, first goes the rice with the black beans, then adds a piece of banana, then wrap it up nicely.

Wrapped khao thom.

We got a batch ready to steam.

Steaming khao thom.

Khao thom ready to be served.