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Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice)

Sticky rice coated in crumbled steamed mung beans so each grain stays separate. Golden, nutty, and rich in fiber.

60min
484kcal
17.1gprotein
Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) — Vietnamese recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 300 g Glutinous rice
  • 200 g Dried mung beans
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil (optional)
  • 1 tsp Sugar (optional)

Method

  1. Soak the sticky rice and split mung beans separately for an hour, then drain.
  2. Steam the mung beans until soft, then mash and rub into fine crumbs with the salt.
  3. Steam the rice until tender, then toss with the oil and half the bean crumbs.
  4. Fluff so the grains separate, dust with the remaining bean crumbs and sugar, and serve.

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About Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice)

Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) is a Vietnamese lunch or dinner that comes together in about 60 minutes and serves 4.

Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice)?

A serving has about 484 calories — 17.1g protein, 93.7g carbs, 4.4g fat, 10.3g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) take to make?

About 60 minutes start to finish, but only around 2 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out coconut oil, sugar — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Xôi Vò (Mung Bean Sticky Rice) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.