Pressed Rice Cakes

2 cups glutinous rice
3 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.