Photograph of the finished Banh U Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumpling

Vietnam · Bánh ú

Banh U Pyramid Sticky Rice Dumpling

3 hr Hands-on time + 6 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Sticky rice Sticky rice 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of Peeled mung beans Peeled mung beans 7.1 oz
  • Photograph of Pork belly Pork belly 8.5 oz
  • Photograph of Banana leaves Banana leaves 12 leaves
  • Photograph of Dried shallots Dried shallots 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.4 oz

Method

  1. 1 Soak glutinous rice and mung beans for 6 hours, then drain and mix the rice with a little salt.
  2. 2 Marinate the sliced pork belly with dried onions, pepper, and salt.
  3. 3 Heat the banana leaves until soft, then roll them into funnel shapes.
  4. 4 Arrange the sticky rice, mung beans, and meat in layers, then cover with sticky rice, wrap tightly into a cone shape, and tie with string.
  5. 5 Boil for 2 hours, keeping the dumplings submerged in water, then remove and hang to drain.
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