Pressed Rice Cakes
2 cups glutinous rice3 cups water
1. Wash and drain 2 cups glutinous rice. Place in a medium pan with 3 cups
water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until all liquid is
absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
2. Spoon hot rice into a 9−inch−square pan lined with lightly oiled foil or
banana leaves.
3. Cover with more oiled foil or leaves and a second square pan; weight with
large cans or other heavy objects.
4. Let stand 8 hours or overnight. Invert onto a cutting board, remove foil or
leaves, and slice into 1 1/2−inch squares with a wet knife. Serve at room
temperature.