Tupig (Grilled Sticky Rice Logs)

Charcoal-grilled sticky rice logs with grated coconut and brown sugar wrapped in banana leaves. — Yield about 15–20 pieces · Prep 25m · Cook 10–15m

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 1 1/2 cups grated coconut
• 1–1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1–1 1/4 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Banana leaves, for wrapping

Method

1. In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, grated coconut, and brown sugar until combined.
2. Add coconut milk and vanilla and stir into a thick, scoopable batter.
3. Place 2–3 tablespoons of batter on each piece of banana leaf and shape into a log, then roll and fold the ends to seal.
4. Grill the wrapped logs over low charcoal heat, turning occasionally, until the leaves are charred and the inside is cooked and aromatic, about 10–15 minutes.
5. Serve warm while the tupig is soft and slightly smoky.

Kitchen note

Use low heat so the inside cooks through before the banana leaves burn