Xoi (Vietnamese Savory Sticky Rice)

🛒 Ingredients

• Glutinous rice 200 g · 320 kcal
• Dried shrimp 10 g · 28 kcal
• Chinese sausage (Lap Cheong) 25 g · 113 kcal
• Pork floss (Ruốc Bông) 15 g · 68 kcal
• Fried shallots 10 g · 50 kcal
• Scallion oil 10 g · 80 kcal
• Fish sauce 5 g · 5 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse glutinous rice several times until the water runs clear, then soak in water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Drain thoroughly before steaming.
2. Steam the drained glutinous rice in a steamer for 30-40 minutes, or until tender and sticky. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
3. While the rice is steaming, prepare the toppings: thinly slice the Chinese sausage and pan-fry until slightly caramelized. Quickly sauté the dried shrimp until fragrant.
4. To make scallion oil, heat cooking oil and pour it over finely chopped scallions in a heatproof bowl. Stir in a pinch of salt.
5. To serve, scoop the warm sticky rice into a bowl, then generously top with Chinese sausage, dried shrimp, pork floss, fried shallots, and a drizzle of scallion oil. Season with a dash of fish sauce if desired.