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Che Troi Nuoc

Chewy glutinous rice balls filled with sweet mung bean paste, served floating in a warm ginger syrup and finished with coconut sauce.

70 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

VietnameseDessertStovetopVegetarianVeganHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup split yellow mung beans, soaked
  • 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 1 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 tsp tapioca starch
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam 1/2 cup soaked split yellow mung beans until soft, then mash with 2 tbsp white granulated sugar and a pinch of 1/2 tsp fine salt before rolling into small spheres.

  2. 2

    Mix 2 cups glutinous rice flour with 3/4 cup warm water in a bowl to form a smooth dough.

  3. 3

    Flatten dough portions, wrap each around a mung bean sphere, and roll until smooth.

  4. 4

    Boil the stuffed rice balls in water until they float, then transfer them to ice water.

  5. 5

    Simmer 1 cup chopped palm sugar, 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, and a pinch of 1/2 tsp fine salt in 3 cups of water to make ginger syrup.

  6. 6

    Combine 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1 tsp tapioca starch, and remaining 1/2 tsp fine salt over medium heat until thickened.

  7. 7

    Warm rice balls in the ginger syrup, ladle into bowls, top with coconut sauce, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for palm sugar in Che Troi Nuoc?

The entry for Che Troi Nuoc calls for 1 cup palm sugar, chopped. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

Does Che Troi Nuoc contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Che Troi Nuoc?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 6 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Che Troi Nuoc?

Yes. Rice cakes harden in the refrigerator, so skip it: keep Che Troi Nuoc covered at room temperature and eat it within a day. Freeze the rest, wrapped piece by piece, for up to a month, and re-steam or microwave under a damp towel to bring the softness back.

Can I halve or double Che Troi Nuoc?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the mung beans drops from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup; doubled, it is 1 cup. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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