Sweet Creamy Khao Nie: A Delightful Vietnamese Treat
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Ingredients
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200 grams Glutinous rice
(Soaked and drained overnight for best results)
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200 ml Coconut milk
(Use thick coconut milk for a richer flavor)
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80 grams Sugar
(Adjust according to taste preference)
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1 pinch Salt
(Enhances the taste of coconut milk)
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50 grams Tapioca pearls
(Optional topping for added texture)
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2 tbsp Sesame seeds
(Toasted for flavor)
(Soaked and drained overnight for best results)
(Use thick coconut milk for a richer flavor)
(Adjust according to taste preference)
(Enhances the taste of coconut milk)
(Optional topping for added texture)
(Toasted for flavor)
Nutrition
- Servings: 4
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (150g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 1.2 mg
Instructions
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1 - Soak the Rice:
Soak the glutinous rice in water overnight. This step ensures the rice becomes tender while cooking.
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2 - Prepare Coconut Cream:
In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat. Add sugar and pinch of salt, stir until dissolved.
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3 - Steam the Rice:
Drain the soaked rice and place in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam for about 25 minutes until sticky and cooked.
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4 - Serve:
Transfer the steamed rice to bowls, drizzle with coconut cream, and top with optional tapioca pearls and sesame seeds.
Soak the glutinous rice in water overnight. This step ensures the rice becomes tender while cooking.
In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat. Add sugar and pinch of salt, stir until dissolved.
Drain the soaked rice and place in a steamer basket lined with cheesecloth. Steam for about 25 minutes until sticky and cooked.
Transfer the steamed rice to bowls, drizzle with coconut cream, and top with optional tapioca pearls and sesame seeds.
More About: Sweet Creamy Khao Nie: A Delightful Vietnamese Treat
Khao Nie: A Sweet Treat of Vietnam
Khao Nie is a wonderful representation of Vietnamese cuisine, famed for its vibrant and unique flavors. Commonly enjoyed as a dessert, this enchanting sweet treats anyone with its creamy coconut flavor combined with soft, sticky rice.
The preparation takes a little planning, requiring the glutinous rice to soak overnight, ensuring it's soft and pliable when steamed. The real star of Khao Nie is the rich coconut milk sauce poured over the cooked rice, sending it into dessert heaven.
Khao Nie often comes with variations, with chefs adding different toppings, including tapioca pearls or toasted sesame seeds, giving guests options to explore and enjoy different textures and flavors. Children especially adore this dish, often sharing the enjoyment with family during festive occasions.
Traditionally enjoyed across Vietnam, Khao Nie is not just seen as a dessert but a cultural artefact that links generations with their heritage. It embodies the values of shared meals within families, enhancing value not only gastronomically but socially.
With this recipe, you bring a piece of authentic Vietnamese tradition to your home kitchen - a marvelous way to explore flavors and creativity through the diversity of Vietnamese offerings.
