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Sweet Cambodian Num Ansom Chek

Name: Sweet Cambodian Num Ansom Chek
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 6 medium ripe bananas, Peeled and halved lengthwise; 2 cups sticky rice, Soaked overnight and drained; 1 cup coconut milk, Fresh or canned; ½ cup granulated sugar; Banana leaves, Fresh or frozen; Kitchen twine or natural string

A delightful Cambodian dessert made of sticky rice, bananas, and coconut cream wrapped in banana leaves and steamed to perfection.

4.8(423 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 18, 2025

Sweet Cambodian Num Ansom Chek — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Filling

For Wrapping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 359 kcal
Protein: 4.81 g
Carbs: 70.38 g
Fat: 7.63 g
Fiber: 3.63 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2869 kcal
Protein: 38.5 g
Carbs: 563 g
Fat: 61 g
Fiber: 29 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 medium ripe bananas Peeled and halved lengthwise	630	7.5	162	2	18
2 cups sticky rice Soaked overnight and drained	1300	26	288	2	6
1 cup coconut milk Fresh or canned	552	5	13	57	5
½ cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
Banana leaves Fresh or frozen	0	0	0	0	0
Kitchen twine or natural string	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice

1
Combine rice and coconut milk
Combine drained sticky rice with coconut milk in a bowl.
2
Add sugar
Add sugar to the mixture and mix until it dissolves.
3
Rest mixture
Let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.

Preparing the Banana Leaves

1
Cut banana leaves
Cut banana leaves into rectangular pieces, approximately 10x12 inches.
2
Soften leaves
Soften by passing them over a flame or steaming them lightly.
3
Clean leaves
Wipe them clean with a damp cloth.
Tip: Ensure banana leaves are soft to prevent tearing. Pro Tip: Freeze extra banana leaves for future use.

How to Make Sweet Cambodian Num Ansom Chek

Total time: 4 h · Yields 8 servings

1
Wrapping the Cakes
Place a spoonful of rice mixture in the center of a banana leaf, lay half a banana on top, add a little more rice, and fold the leaf over to enclose the filling tightly. Secure with twine.
2
Steaming the Cakes
Place wrapped cakes in a steamer basket, seam side down, ensuring none are touching.
3
Final Touches
Steam for 2 hours, periodically checking water levels in the steamer.