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Pandan Sticky Rice w/ Shredded Coconut (Xôi Lá Dứa)
Pandan sticky rice dessert, or xôi lá dứa, is a wonderful warm snack or dessert with pandan leaves taking the stage with a strong coconut hit too. It's a tasty balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors you'll love to share!
Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 366 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 8-12 8-12 Pandan leaves
- 1.5 1.5 c filtered water plus extra if needed to cover the rice
- 3 3 drops artificial pandan extract
- 2 2 c glutinous rice
Coconut sauce
- 1/2 1/2 can coconut cream
- 3-4 3-4 tbsp sugar
- 1 1 tsp salt
Topping to add just before serving
- 1 1 tbsp freshly toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
- shredded coconut
Instructions
- Cut pandan leaves into small pieces, blend with the filtered water until the pieces are very small. About 30-60 seconds depending on your blender.
- Strain, squeeze & discard the pulp, leaving you with the pandan water.
- Add pandan extract & salt to pandan water.
- Add the mixture to the rice in a large bowl. Add a little extra water if needed to just submerge rice.
- Soak the rice for 4-12 hours unrefrigerated. Drain liquid from the rice.
- Steam the rice for 15-20 min, until rice is soft and slightly clear. Soft enough to squeeze with your fingers.
- Mix coconut sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then add to rice in the steamer, and mix to coat evenly.
- Steam for another 10-15 more minutes.
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Topping
- Blend the roasted sesame, sugar and salt in a food processor until fine, but not pasty.
- Add shredded coconut and topping to the sticky rice just before serving either in a large platter to share, or in individual bowls.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.