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Khao lam

Okay, sweetie, have you ever had rice before? Well, khao lam is a special kind of rice dish that comes from Thailand.

First, you take some sticky rice and soak it in water for a few hours. Then, you put the rice into a hollow bamboo stick, which is like a long cylinder made of bamboo.

Next, you add in some creamy coconut milk and a little bit of sugar to sweeten it up. You mix it all together really well and then you seal up the bamboo stick with a piece of banana leaf and some string.

After that, you cook the bamboo stick over hot coals until the rice gets all nice and fluffy. When it's ready, you take it off the heat and let it cool down a little bit.

Finally, you crack open the bamboo stick and peel away the banana leaf to reveal the yummy khao lam inside! It's like a sweet, creamy rice pudding that's perfect for a tasty treat. Enjoy!
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