Banh Chung (Vietnamese Rice Cake)

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 13

Banh Chung (Vietnamese Rice Cake) recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

360 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

600 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	200 g glutinous rice , soaked overnight
	100 -150 g mung beans , soaked overnight
	100 g pork , cut into chunks , seasoned with
	salt and pepper
	1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

10g

Banh Chung is a Vietnamese rice cake that is commonly consumed on special occasions such as Tet (Vietnamese New Year). It's made with sticky rice, mung beans, and pork, and is wrapped in banana leaves and boiled for several hours to achieve the desired consistency. The cake has a dense and chewy texture, with a slightly salty taste that is balanced by the sweetness of the mung beans.

Instructions

1.	Start by mixing the soaked rice with salt and ½ tsp of chicken stock powder.
2.	Drain and add the soaked mung beans to a pot of boiling water and let it come to a boil.
3.	Layer the banana leaves, followed by the rice and mung bean mixture and then the pork pieces.
4.	Wrap the mixture tightly with banana leaves, tie it up with twine and then boil it for 4-6 hours.
5.	Take the banh chung out of the pot, and let it cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

Banh Chung is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is simple to make and very delicious.

It can be stored in the fridge for several days and makes a great meal prep option.

CONS

This dish requires preparation and patience due to the long cooking time.

It’s high in carbohydrates and sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Banh Chung is a nutritious dish that is rich in protein and fiber.
Mung beans are a great source of antioxidants and are known to promote healthy digestion.