World Flavors Cookbook

Xôi Xéo (Turmeric Mung Bean Sticky Rice)

Hanoi's golden morning sticky rice — glutinous rice steamed with turmeric, topped with mung bean paste and crispy fried shallots.

Cuisine: Vietnam

Ingredients

• 400g glutinous rice, soaked 4 hours
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 100g split mung beans, soaked and steamed
• 3 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
• Crispy fried shallots
• Salt

Instructions

1. Drain soaked rice. Toss with turmeric and salt.
2. Steam rice 30 minutes until golden and cooked.
3. Steam mung beans until soft. Pound with salt and a little oil until smooth.
4. Serve rice on a banana leaf or plate.
5. Top with mung bean paste and crispy shallots.