Jul 14 2026
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Traditional Vietnamese Sticky Rice Recipe

Inspired by Sunday Sunday
Time2h
Serves4

Patties filled (with savory pork), add seasoned chicken cream

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Ingredients

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Sticky Rice

Method

Prepare Sticky Rice

  1. 1

    Soak the Rice

    Rinse the glutinous rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Drain the soaked rice and transfer it to a steamer lined with cheesecloth. Steam the rice over boiling water for about 30-35 minutes, or until tender and sticky.

Make Savory Pork Filling

  1. 3

    Cook the Pork

    In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil. Once hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add ground pork, soy sauce, black pepper, and chopped green onions to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the pork is fully cooked. Set aside to cool.

Prepare Seasoned Chicken Cream

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Assemble the Sticky Rice Patties

  1. 6

    Form Patties

    Once the sticky rice is cooked, take a small handful and flatten it into a disk in your palm. Place a spoonful of savory pork filling in the center, then mold the rice around the filling to form a patty.

  2. 7

    Repeat

    Continue forming patties with the remaining rice and filling.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the sticky rice patties warm, topped with the seasoned chicken cream. Enjoy!

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