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Xôi
Soak sticky rice 4 hours. Drain. Steam 20 minutes (or cook like rice with a little less water than usual).
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips — not a chatbot.
How long does Xôi take?
4 hr 40 min all in — 10 min prep, 30 min cook, 4 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at ¾ tsp.
How much sugar?
1 tsp (optional) of Sugar.
What can I use instead?
Mung bean → Crushed peanuts and coconut. A sweet-leaning xôi.
Any tips from this recipe?
Xôi mặn: skip sugar, add Chinese sausage or a fried egg. Banana leaf under the rice is the street smell if you find it.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.