Reveal the Secret to Making Deliciously Unique Fried Sticky Rice with Mung Beans

Despite its simple appearance, fried sticky rice is surprisingly delicious. If you're as obsessed with this dish as I am, let's explore how to make it in this sharing.

I consider fried sticky rice a refreshing innovation in cuisine. Those who have tasted this dish will appreciate the softness of the sticky rice combined with the earthy flavor of mung beans after frying, creating a delightful chewy texture. We're all familiar with plain sticky rice and steamed rice. Let's switch it up with fried sticky rice and see if the whole family loves it.

Ingredients Needed

- Glutinous rice: 500g

- Peeled mung beans: 100g

- Coconut milk: 100ml

- Seasonings: Cooking oil, sugar, salt (To taste)

How to Prepare Fried Sticky Rice

Step 1

Soak glutinous rice in warm water for about 6 hours, but overnight soaking yields the best results as it makes the sticky rice soft and quick to cook.

(Soaking glutinous rice in warm water)

Step 2

Soak peeled mung beans in warm water for 4-6 hours until softened. Then, drain the water and let the mung beans dry.

Steam the soaked mung beans using a double boiler for about 20 to 30 minutes.

(Steaming soaked mung beans using a double boiler)

Step 3

After the mung beans are cooked, remove them, grind them into a paste, and mix them with glutinous rice. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, salt, and 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, and mix well.

(Mix ground mung beans with glutinous rice)

Put the mixed glutinous rice and mung beans into a double boiler. When the sticky rice begins to soften, add coconut milk and mix well to make the rice aromatic and soft. At this stage, you can season to taste and add more sugar according to your family's preference.

Step 4

Once the sticky rice is cooked, transfer it onto a tray and shape it into thick round blocks, about 2 to 3 cm thick. Note: if you prefer crispy sticky rice, shape it thinly, and conversely, shape it thicker if you want the sticky rice to be softer.

Heat cooking oil in a pan, then fry the shaped sticky rice. Avoid using too high heat as it may cause the sticky rice to burn. Fry both sides until the sticky rice turns golden brown. Once done, place it on absorbent paper to reduce the oil content in the sticky rice.

Finally, present the fried sticky rice on a plate to make it look beautiful and appealing.

Golden and crispy fried sticky rice, fragrant and delicious, will surely earn praises from everyone. Although making fried sticky rice requires a bit of experience in cooking and frying, the results are well worth it.

A piece of fried sticky rice that is both chewy and flavorful is truly mouthwatering. Everyone in my family is addicted to this dish. Children enjoy its sweet and sticky taste, while adults appreciate its rich and chewy texture. Give homemade fried sticky rice a try to add variety to your family meals.

Wishing you all successful cooking endeavors!

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