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Nutritional Values
420kcal
12gProtein
79gCarbs
10gFat
4gFibre
320 gServing
* Per serving · 320 g. May vary.
Xôi Xéo
How to order / say it
Say it
Xôi Xéo — [Soy Sa-oo]
Order
May I have some Xôi Xéo, please?
Locally
Cho tôi một phần Xôi Xéo, làm ơn.
Say locally
Turmeric sticky rice topped with mung bean puree and fried shallots.
Why try it?
Xôi Xéo is a beloved breakfast option in Hanoi, representing the ingenuity of Vietnamese street food. It perfectly illustrates how simple, everyday ingredients are transformed into a delicious and fulfilling meal.
How it tastes
The sticky rice is fragrant with turmeric, soft yet sticky in texture, combined with creamy mung bean puree. Fried shallots add a crispy, aromatic touch, while the dish is subtly sweet.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Xôi Xéo has been a staple in Northern Vietnam since the early 20th century, often served by street vendors. Its affordability and portability made it a popular choice for modern urban lifestyles.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g glutinous rice
- 🧂 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 🫘 100 g mung beans
- 🧄 50 g fried shallots
- 🫒 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 🍯 1 tsp sugar
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
Method
- 1 Cook glutinous rice with turmeric and water until tender.
- 2 Steam mung beans until soft, then mash into a puree.
- 3 Assemble sticky rice topped with mung bean puree.
- 4 Garnish with fried shallots and drizzle of cooking oil.
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