How to make Crispy Fried Sticky Rice

• 1

  Prepare ingredients

  Soak glutinous rice and green beans for 4 - 5 hours or overnight until soft. You can soak the beans in hot water for 2 - 3 hours to shorten the time.

  
• 2

  Steam and mash green beans

  Next, steam the green beans for 10 minutes until soft, then transfer to a large bowl and mash them with a spoon. You can also put the beans in a blender and blend until smooth to save time.

  Once the beans are mashed, mix them evenly with the glutinous rice and add 1 spoon of sugar, mixing well.

  
• 3

  Steam sticky rice

  Put the mixed sticky rice into a pot, add 70 ml of coconut milk, and steam for 40 minutes until the sticky rice is soft. You should create a hole in the middle to allow steam to escape, helping the sticky rice cook evenly and taste better.

  After that, knead the sticky rice so that all the small grains stick together into a block, then gradually add oil to the sticky rice block, kneading and pressing firmly for about 10 minutes until the sticky rice block is pliable, soft, and doesn't stick to your hands.

  
• 4

  Press sticky rice

  Place the sticky rice into a mold and press firmly, then remove the sticky rice, put it in a plastic bag, and leave it in the freezer for about 4 - 5 hours. Then take it out and cut the sticky rice into round shapes for frying.

  If you don't have a mold, you can press it by hand. Use your palm to flatten the grains and make them stick together. Pay attention to pressing firmly so there are no gaps, which would prevent the cake from puffing up.

  
• 5

  Fry sticky rice

  Heat a pan of oil until it is hot. When the oil is sizzling hot, add the cut sticky rice to fry.

  Note: Initially, the sticky rice will sink, then float up. Use a spatula to press the sticky rice to help it puff up evenly. Fry the sticky rice until it is golden brown, then remove it and drain the oil.

  
• 6

  Finished product

  Successful crispy fried sticky rice is round and even, crispy on the outside with a hollow interior, and has a distinctive aroma. You can enjoy it with chili sauce, or with grilled or roasted dishes such as roasted chicken, roasted duck, grilled pork,... it's very delicious.