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 porții
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 linguriță salt; 1 lingură sesame seeds toasted (opțional)

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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 3 ore 40 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține susan. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

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

garnish

1 lingurăsesame seeds, toasted(opțional)

Ustensile

chopsticks · steamer · large bowl · whisk · cheesecloth

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; this removes excess starch.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 ore
Nota bucătarului: Soaking ensures the rice cooks evenly and becomes tender.
3
Drain the soaked rice very well and set aside.
Aproximativ 2 min.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine the gac pulp with a pinch of salt.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
7
Line the steamer basket with a clean cheesecloth or banana leaves (if available) and spread the gac-coated rice evenly inside.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, coconut milk, and remaining salt.
Aproximativ 1 min.
11
Pour the coconut milk mixture evenly over the rice in the steamer, then gently mix to combine.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 20 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.

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Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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