Are you in need of a dish to bring to a holiday meal that is sure to please all palates? Perhaps you’re seeking a dish with some Asian pizzazz for your holiday dinner. Well friends, this super simple dish is for you! It’s a stuffing (or dressing as some call it) recipe that has the scrumptious seasonal flavors […]
Sticky Rice or Xoi is a staple ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. What can I say, we are carb-lovers with our abundant variety of rice, noodles and doughs. The glutinous, slightly chewy texture of the sticky rice is pure comfort food. And since sticky rice is mild in flavor, it goes well with just about everything! This recipe pairs sticky […]
Pandan Sticky Rice is another easy and tasty rice cooker recipe: Glutinous rice is infused with Pandan essence to make a wonderfully fragrant and delicious treat. This dish is a cinch to make in the rice cooker. To serve, top the sticky rice with a generous amount of sweet Coconut Sauce, crushed roasted peanuts and sesame seeds. Enjoy […]
Coconut milk, sticky rice and fresh mangos–what could be better? How about it’s also super simple to make! It’s one my go-to desserts when I need to whip up a dessert fast and the dish I bring frequently to pot-lucks and get-togethers. If mangoes aren’t in season or difficult to find where you live, use papaya, strawberries or any […]
There is nothing more satisfying than these savory Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Dumplings (Banh Khuc / Xoi Khuc) filled with hearty mung bean, ground chicken and coated with delicious sticky rice. In Viet cuisine we use a lot of glutinous / sticky rice which gives foods that chewy, sticky consistency and it is a […]
This easy recipe for Rice Pudding with Black-Eyed Peas (Che Dau Trang) is a classic Vietnamese dessert and at the top of everyone’s list. The combination of sticky rice and black-eyed peas cooked into a thick and gooey pudding is so scrumptious. What I love about this recipe is it’s lighter than traditional recipes which often instruct cooking […]
This recipe for Sticky Rice and Mung Bean (Xoi Xeo) is a classic Vietnamese breakfast dish. Sticky Rice is made from glutinous or sweet rice. It’s typically steamed and combined with some variety of beans and then topped with chopped peanuts, shredded coconut and fried onions for a sweet and savory taste. My recipe shortcut is to […]
