Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Soak the sticky rice for at least 1 hour.
• • Crush the lemongrass, shallot and chilies into a smooth paste.
• • Cook the bamboo and simmer the sauce so the flavors meld.
• • Thicken the sauce with starch without forming lumps.

Safety Warnings

• • Be careful of burns when handling boiling water.
• • Wear gloves or wash hands after touching chilies to avoid eye irritation.
• • Use the mortar carefully to avoid injuring your fingers.