Bánh Dày

Bánh Dày is a traditional Vietnamese dessert made from glutinous rice flour, offering a delightful chewy texture. This gluten-free treat is often enjoyed during special occasions and is filled with sweet mung bean paste, making it a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 150 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Mung beans (dried) - 100 grams
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 50 ml
• Banana leaves (for wrapping) - 2 pieces

Steps

1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Steam the soaked mung beans for about 20 minutes until they are soft.
3. In a bowl, mash the steamed mung beans and mix in 30 grams of sugar and coconut milk until well combined. Let it cool.
4. In another bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, salt, and water to form a smooth dough.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces (about 37.5 grams each) and flatten each piece into a disc.
6. Place a spoonful of the mung bean filling in the center of each disc, fold the dough over to encase the filling, and shape it into a ball.
7. Wrap each ball in a banana leaf, folding it securely, and tie with kitchen twine if necessary.
8. Steam the wrapped balls for about 15-20 minutes until they are cooked through and firm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 20 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from mung beans, promoting digestive health.
• Gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

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