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Photograph of the finished Phu The Husband-and-Wife Cake

Vietnam · Bánh phu thê

Phu The Husband-and-Wife Cake

1 hr Hands-on time + 2 hr soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Soak mung beans for 2 hours, steam until cooked, then mash them with sugar to make the filling.
  2. 2 Mix the bean paste with the grated coconut, then roll into small, round balls.
  3. 3 Mix the tapioca starch with pandan leaf water and sugar, stirring over low heat until the mixture becomes translucent and thick.
  4. 4 Soften the banana leaves by heating them, fold them into a square shape, scoop the batter into the leaf, place the filling in the center, and then cover with another layer of batter.
  5. 5 Steam for 20 minutes until the dough becomes translucent, let it cool completely before peeling and eating.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 52 min

    Replace step 5: steam the glutinous rice cake under low pressure for 9 minutes, then quickly release the pressure to make the crust translucent without melting; steps 1–4 remain unchanged.