Taro and Sticky Rice Sweet Pudding

Name: Taro and Sticky Rice Sweet Pudding
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb taro root, cubed; 1/2 cup glutinous rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 2 pandan leaves, knotted; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 can coconut milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp tapioca starch

A sweet coconut soup made with tender cooked taro root, soft glutinous rice, and fragrant pandan. Served warm and topped with a creamy salted coconut sauce.

55 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

VietnameseDessertStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb taro root, cubed
1/2 cup glutinous rice, rinsed
4 cups water
2 pandan leaves, knotted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 can coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp tapioca starch

Instructions

1

Steam 1 lb cubed taro root in a steamer basket over boiling water for 15 minutes until tender.
2

In a medium pot, combine 4 cups water, 1/2 cup rinsed glutinous rice, and 2 knotted pandan leaves, then bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
3

Stir 1 lb cubed taro root, half of the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and half of the 1/2 tsp salt into the rice pot, simmering for 10 minutes until thick.
4

In a small saucepan, whisk 1 can coconut milk, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp tapioca starch over low heat until thickened.
5

Ladle warm taro pudding into serving bowls and spoon the coconut sauce over top.

Questions

How long does Taro and Sticky Rice Sweet Pudding keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Taro and Sticky Rice Sweet Pudding?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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