Pandan sticky rice, also known as pandan rice or sticky rice with pandan, is a popular Southeast Asian dessert made from glutinous rice flavored with pandan leaves. Pandan sticky rice is unique because it combines the nutty, chewy texture of glutinous rice with the sweet floral aroma of pandan. The rice is colored and flavored by the juice …
As a culinary anthropologist who has dedicated over 15 years to studying the foodways of Southeast Asia, few dishes evoke the essence of Vietnamese cuisine more than xôi gấc. This sticky rice dish, tinted a festive reddish-orange hue by the indigenous gấc fruit, embodies both simplicity and complexity. Each component lends unique properties, from the …
Xôi is a popular Vietnamese sticky rice dish that comes in many delicious varieties. The glutinous rice is cooked until soft and sticky then topped with sweet or savory ingredients like mung beans, coconut milk, peanuts, and more. Xôi is a unique one-bowl meal or snack that is simple to make but can be customized …