Xoi

Indulge in the sweet and creamy delight of Xoi, a Vietnamese sticky rice dish enriched with coconut milk and topped with crispy shallots and sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast or a festive gathering!

• 2 cups glutinous rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup mung beans
• 1/4 cup fried shallots
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the soaked glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.

2. 2

   In a steamer, place the drained rice in a cloth-lined bamboo or metal steamer, and steam for about 30 minutes until the rice is cooked through.

3. 3

   While the rice is steaming, rinse the soaked mung beans and steam them separately for about 20 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   In a saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.

5. 5

   Once the rice is done steaming, mix it with the coconut milk mixture and the steamed mung beans in a large bowl until evenly combined.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture back to the steamer and steam for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. 7

   Serve the xoi warm, garnished with fried shallots and toasted sesame seeds.