Bánh Bột Nếp Nhân Đậu

Bánh Bột Nếp Nhân Đậu is a delightful Vietnamese snack made from glutinous rice flour filled with sweet mung bean paste. This vegan treat offers a chewy texture and a satisfying sweetness, perfect for any time of the day.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 150 grams
• Water - 120 ml
• Mung beans (split) - 100 grams
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 30 ml
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds (toasted) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the mung beans under cold water and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Drain the mung beans and steam them for about 20 minutes until they are soft.
3. In a bowl, mash the steamed mung beans and mix in the sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Divide the mung bean mixture into 8 equal portions and roll them into balls. Set aside.
5. In another bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and water until a smooth dough forms. Adjust the water if necessary.
6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and flatten each piece into a circle in your palm.
7. Place a mung bean ball in the center of each dough circle and carefully wrap the dough around it, sealing it completely.
8. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently drop the filled dumplings into the boiling water.
9. Cook until they float to the surface, about 5–7 minutes, then let them boil for an additional 2 minutes.
10. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate.
11. Drizzle with coconut milk and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.12 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from mung beans, promoting digestive health.
• Glutinous rice provides a quick source of energy.

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