Cook your glutinous rice using 2 cups of water. You can do this in a rice cooker or on the stove. Either will take about 30 minutes. With most glutinous rice, you don’t need to wash or rinse before cooking.
In a large pot, mix together the cooked glutinous rice, coconut milk, brown sugar and salt. Let it simmer and stir frequently until a nice brown color is achieved, about 15 to 20 minutes
Rinse the banana leaf and wipe with a clean towel. Then drag both sides quickly and repeatedly over an open flame. Do this until you can really smell the banana leaf aroma. You're not looking to burn or char any part of the banana leaf nor should it be brittle and dry. Use them as a lining in a baking dish. The banana leaves are optional but provide for easy non-stick coating. It also imparts a subtle but distinct flavor.
Pour the mixture into the lined dish and let it cool. Slice and serve!
You can add toppings such as latik (coconut curds. see link below), grated coconut (traditional) or even peanut butter (not traditional at all)!
