Meal
breakfast

Xoi Xeo (Northern Vietnamese Turmeric Sticky Rice with Mung Bean and Chicken)

Nutrition

500

kcal

Calories

29

g

Protein

45

g

Carbs

21

g

Fat

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Ingredients(6)

Glutinous sticky rice, dry35.7 g
Chicken breast, raw, finely diced105.5 g
Mung beans, dried and steamed11.2 g
Shallots, thinly sliced and fried11.8 g
Scallion oil (scallions and neutral oil)7.8 g
Palm sugar and fish sauce glaze6.7 g

Instructions

1

Soak glutinous rice for 4 hours, then drain and toss with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Steam until tender and glossy, about 25 minutes.

2

Steam mung beans until soft, then mash into a firm, cohesive paste. Set aside.

3

In a small pan, stir-fry the finely diced chicken breast with a splash of fish sauce and a touch of palm sugar until golden and cooked through.

4

Prepare the scallion oil by pouring hot oil over finely chopped scallion greens until sizzling and fragrant.

5

To assemble: Spoon the warm yellow sticky rice onto a plate. Spread a generous layer of the mung bean paste over the rice. Top with the glazed chicken, a handful of crispy fried shallots, and a generous drizzle of the scallion oil.

6

Serve warm, perhaps with a side of pickled daikon and carrot for brightness.