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Savor the tradition of Vietnamese glutinous rice dumplings, especially cherished during the Han Thuc Festival. Crafted from sticky rice and paired with various fillings like black sesame, green beans, or savory ingredients, the process of making these dumplings is simple and time-efficient. In this article, let Mytour guide you through the process of making coconut-infused floating dumplings, soft and fragrant right in your kitchen!
1. What makes coconut-infused floating dumplings special?
Coconut-infused floating dumplings aren't just a culinary coincidence; they have become a beloved dish for many. With a sweet and refreshing taste, these dumplings strike a perfect balance between the chewy rice cake and the coconut milk. They are delightfully elastic, satisfyingly sticky, and exude an enticing aroma.
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2. Crafting Coconut-infused Floating Dumplings
Delight in the goodness of coconut-infused floating dumplings, where the soft and smooth green bean filling harmonizes with the cool, sweet fragrance of coconut milk. Below, discover the suggested ingredients and quick and simple steps to create these visually stunning and delectable dumplings.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Mung beans, peeled: 50g
- Glutinous rice flour: 30g
- Tapioca starch (or arrowroot powder): 2 tablespoons
- Coconut water: 300ml
- Coconut milk: 30ml
- Sugar: 80g – 100g, depending on taste
- Salt: a small pinch
- Shredded coconut: 1 small bowl
Cooking Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the filling
- Clean the mung beans and soak them in warm water for 1-2 hours until soft and swollen for faster cooking.
- Strain the beans once more to remove impurities, then drain them.
- Cook the mung beans by steaming in an electric rice cooker or boiling over medium heat.
- When the mung beans are boiling, use a clean spoon to stir evenly and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until fully cooked, then pour into a bowl.
- Divide the mung beans into 2 portions: 30g for the filling, and the remaining for cooking with coconut water.
- For the portion of mung beans as filling, put it in a blender, add about 100ml of water, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, then blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture into a bowl, let it cool if still hot. Use clean hands to roll the mung beans into small round balls to make the filling for the dumplings.
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Step 2: Prepare the outer layer
- Place glutinous rice flour in a clean bowl with a pinch of salt. Slowly pour warm water into the bowl, kneading the dough with your hands to make it elastic and prevent clumping.
- Use plastic wrap to cover the bowl tightly with the kneaded dough, let it sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the dough to rise evenly.
- Take out the dough, knead it evenly by hand continuously until the dough becomes a smooth, non-sticky mass.
- Divide the well-kneaded dough into small balls, shaping them into round balls about the size of ping pong balls.
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Step 3: Mold and steam the dumplings
- Roll out the flattened dough balls, place the mung bean filling in the center, and wrap it tightly to ensure the filling is neatly enclosed. Use your hands to smooth the dough, ensuring a complete seal to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- Place the dumplings in boiling water, approximately 1 liter, over medium heat for about 10 – 15 minutes. Occasionally stir gently to prevent sticking and burning at the bottom of the pot. When the dumplings float, the outer layer is taut and slightly translucent, indicating they are cooked.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the dumplings out and immerse them in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
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Step 4: Cook the mung bean and coconut milk syrup
- Add the remaining mung beans to a pot. Mix thoroughly with 70g of sugar.
- Dissolve 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch in cold water and pour it into the pot with the mung beans. While pouring, use a spoon to stir continuously to ensure the powder dissolves evenly without clumps.
- Add about 20ml of coconut water, turn on the heat, and cook for about 3 – 5 minutes until it boils.
- Add shredded coconut, stir well for a harmonious blend, and turn off the heat.
Step 5: Finalize the dish
- Distribute the boiled dumplings into individual bowls (each bowl with 3 – 5 dumplings).
- Pour the mung bean and coconut milk syrup over the dumplings until they are fully submerged, drizzling a bit more coconut milk to complete the dish.
Finished product after preparation
And there you have it, we've completed the delicious coconut-infused floating dumplings! The dumplings are soft and silky, filled with a delightful mung bean center that's both chewy and sweetly aromatic. The soup is light, fragrant, and slightly creamy. Indulging in a spoonful of these coconut-infused floating dumplings, you'll distinctly sense the perfect harmony of flavors, bringing your soul to a state of relaxation and gentle bliss.
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Enjoy the dumplings either warm or at room temperature. Perfect not only for Tet holidays, but you can also prepare this dessert as a delightful treat or snack for your entire family.
3. Tips for Making Coconut-infused Floating Dumplings
To ensure your coconut-infused floating dumplings are delicious and retain their full flavor, keep in mind these tiny but important tips:
- When boiling the mung beans, be cautious not to pour water rapidly onto the surface. Too little water may cause the beans to stick to the pot and burn, while too much water can lead to spillage when boiling.
- Adjust the sugar amount in the dessert based on the preferences of your household members.
- During the molding process, if there is excess outer layer when the filling is finished, you can shape it into plain dumplings to save ingredients.
- If you have leftover dessert, let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. Before reheating, microwave for about 3 minutes at medium heat.
- To add visual appeal to the dessert, you can create colorful dumplings by blending red pumpkin, pandan leaves, carrots, gac fruit pulp, etc., and knead them with the dough.
These are the suggestions from Mytour Blog on how to make coconut-infused floating dumplings quickly, rivaling the flavors of restaurants. Let's head to the kitchen and showcase your culinary skills, treating your loved ones to some delicious dumplings!
