Side Dish

Xôi Gấc Chay

Name: Xôi Gấc Chay
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 3 h 40 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: vietnamese
Ingredients: 100 g gac pulp fresh or frozen, thawed; 400 g glutinous rice short-grain; 50 g sugar; 60 ml coconut milk full-fat; 0,5 ct salt; 1 cs sesame seeds toasted (opcional)

This vibrant red Xôi Gấc is a delightful sticky rice dish, traditionally made with gac fruit pulp for its distinctive color and subtle flavor. This vegan version uses the fruit's natural pigment to create a visually stunning and naturally sweet side dish.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 3 h 40 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Mitjana

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir sèsam. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

100 ggac pulp, fresh or frozen, thawed
400 gglutinous rice, short-grain
50 gsugar
60 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
0,5 ctsalt

garnish

1 cssesame seeds, toasted(opcional)

Estris

chopsticks · steamer · large bowl · whisk · cheesecloth

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; this removes excess starch.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Multiple rinses are key for perfectly non-sticky rice.
2
Soak the rinsed glutinous rice in a large bowl with plenty of cold water for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
Uns 3 h
Nota de cuina: Soaking ensures the rice cooks evenly and becomes tender.
3
Drain the soaked rice very well and set aside.
Uns 2 min
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the gac pulp with a pinch of salt.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: If using frozen gac pulp, ensure it's fully thawed.
5
Add the drained glutinous rice to the gac pulp mixture and mix thoroughly by hand, ensuring every grain is coated with the vibrant orange pulp.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Wearing gloves can prevent your hands from getting stained.
6
Set up a steamer with water in the bottom pot; make sure the water does not touch the steamer basket.
Uns 2 min
7
Line the steamer basket with a clean cheesecloth or banana leaves (if available) and spread the gac-coated rice evenly inside.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Do not pack the rice too tightly, as this will prevent even steaming.
8
Bring the water to a boil, then place the steamer basket over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 20 minutes.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: Maintain a steady boil throughout the steaming process.
9
After 20 minutes, open the lid and gently fluff the rice with chopsticks or a fork.
Uns 1 min
10
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, coconut milk, and remaining salt.
Uns 1 min
11
Pour the coconut milk mixture evenly over the rice in the steamer, then gently mix to combine.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the mixture is well distributed for even sweetness and moisture.
12
Cover and continue to steam for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and glossy.
Uns 20 min
Nota de cuina: Taste a grain to check for desired tenderness.
13
Once cooked, turn off the heat and let the Xôi Gấc rest in the covered steamer for 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period allows the rice to fully absorb the steam and become perfectly tender.
14
Serve warm, garnished with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover Xôi Gấc in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a microwave or by steaming until warmed through.