Xoi Xeo

Name: Xoi Xeo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous sticky rice, soaked; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 cup peeled split mung beans, soaked; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup vegetable oil

A classic Hanoi sticky rice dish featuring savory turmeric rice, mashed mung bean, and crispy fried shallots.

60 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups glutinous sticky rice, soaked
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup peeled split mung beans, soaked
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Rinse 2 cups soaked glutinous sticky rice and soak with 1 tsp ground turmeric in water for 4 hours, then drain.
2

Steam 1/2 cup soaked peeled split mung beans with half of the 1 tsp fine sea salt until soft, mash into a smooth paste, and shape into a firm ball.
3

Steam the soaked 2 cups soaked glutinous sticky rice with the remaining 1 tsp fine sea salt for 30 minutes until tender and glossy.
4

Fry 1 cup thinly sliced shallots in 1/3 cup vegetable oil over medium heat until golden and crispy, then drain, reserving the oil.
5

Plate the sticky rice, slice thin layers of mung bean paste over top, drizzle with reserved 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and sprinkle with crispy fried 1 cup thinly sliced shallots.

Questions

How long does Xoi Xeo keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Xoi Xeo?

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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