Homemade Xoi Gac (Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice)

Name: Homemade Xoi Gac (Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups glutinous rice; 1 cup Gac paste (frozen, see note 1 if using fresh gac); 2 tbsp sake (or white wine); ½ tsp salt; 4 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp black sesame seeds; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Xoi Gac or Vietnamese Red Sticky Rice is often made for Lunar New Year or Tet in Vietnam. Glutinous rice is dyed red thanks to the addition of Gac and then sweetened slightly with sugar. It is the perfect addition to your New Year celebration, symbolizing good luck and vitality for the upcoming year.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:02:42 GMT