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Linait
A plain Malaueg rice cake of softly cooked rice dough, designed to be paired with coconut curds or cane syrup.
- Prep time
- 25 min plus soaking
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- Makes 12 pieces
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Ingredients
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Method
- If using whole rice, drain and grind with enough water to make a very smooth thick batter. If using rice flour, add water gradually until smooth.
- Stir in salt and cook the batter over low heat for 5–8 minutes, until it becomes a soft dough that pulls lightly from the pan.
- Cool until safe to handle, then divide into 12 portions and shape into discs or short logs.
- Place each portion on a banana-leaf square and fold into a flat packet.
- Steam over steady medium heat for 20–25 minutes, until the centre is firm and no longer tastes floury.
- Rest for 10 minutes before opening so the texture sets.
- Serve plain Linait with laro or latik curds and a small amount of issi or muscovado syrup.
