Xôi Xéo (Vietnamese Turmeric Sticky Rice)
Fragrant Vietnamese sticky rice infused with turmeric and topped with crispy shallots, peanuts, and savory seasonings. A beloved comfort food that's naturally vegetarian and bursting with nutty, earthy flavors.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse sticky rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
Step 2
In a rice cooker or pot, combine rinsed rice, minced turmeric, coconut milk, water, and salt.
Step 3
Cook using rice cooker function or bring to boil on stovetop, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a shallow skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
Step 5
Add sliced shallots in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
Step 6
Once cooled, crumble the crispy shallots into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 7
Fluff the turmeric rice gently with a fork and transfer to a serving platter.
Step 8
Top with crispy shallots, crushed peanuts, fried onions, and dried shallots. Season with salt to taste.
Step 9
Serve warm, mixing the toppings gently into the rice as you eat.
Tools you’ll need
- rice cooker or medium pot with lid
- colander
- shallow skillet or frying pan
- paper towels
- fork for fluffing
- cutting board
- knife
- serving platter
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