Xôi Ngũ Sắc Recipe - NGON Vietnam

Xôi Ngũ Sắc

5 flavors of Xôi

Glutinous rice steamed and served plain or topped with savory or sweet accompaniments, enjoyed as breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Other variations:

Xôi gấc, Xôi đậu xanh, Xôi ngô, Xôi lạc, Xôi mặn, Xôi ngọt

Region

Popular Nationwide

Preparation Time

4h50

Servings

4–6

Difficulty

Medium

About this recipe

Xôi Ngũ Sắc is a versatile and widely loved dish in Vietnam, with countless variations. It can be savory (served with mung beans, fried shallots, or meats) or sweet (with coconut, sugar, and sesame). Steaming preserves the grains’ chewy texture and natural aroma.

Ingredients List

500 g glutinous rice 100 g mung beans (hulled) 50 g fried shallots 100 ml coconut milk (optional for sweet version) 30 g sesame seeds 30 g roasted peanuts 3 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt toppings to taste (e.g. shredded chicken, Chinese sausage, pork floss, grated coconut)

Materials & Tools

Steamer or bamboo steaming basket mixing bowls knife (for toppings)

Preparation steps

Total Time :

4h50

Active Time :

50 min

Cooking Time

4h00

Soak Rice

Rinse and soak glutinous rice 4h+.

4h00

Steam Rice

Steam with salt 25–30 min until tender.

30 min

Sweet Version

Mix coconut milk and sugar into hot rice.

5 min

Savory Version

Top with mung beans, fried shallots, meats.

10 min

Serve

Warm.

5 min

Chef’s Tips

Soaking rice overnight ensures even cooking; keep lid closed while steaming to retain heat and moisture.

Serving Suggestions

Fried shallots, sesame-salt mix, fresh herbs for savory; grated coconut for sweet

Nutritional info

400kcal
10g protein
8g fat
75g carbs

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