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Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Cake

A simple, comforting snack of sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until tender. Perfect for breakfast or a quick bite.

Total time
55 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
6g
Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Cake
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large pieces banana leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the 2 cups glutinous rice until water runs clear, then soak in water for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Mix the drained rice with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place about 1/2 cup rice onto each banana leaf piece, fold into a packet, and secure with kitchen twine.

  3. 3

    Steam the packets over boiling water for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender and translucent. Serve warm, unwrapping the leaves.

Tools you’ll need

  • Steamer
  • Large bowl
  • Kitchen twine

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