Chè Trôi Nước (Glutinous Rice Balls Filled with Mung Bean in Ginger Syrup)
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Desserts

Chè Trôi Nước (Glutinous Rice Balls Filled with Mung Bean in Ginger Syrup)

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.

Ingredients

  • • 150g dried prawns, soaked
  • • 400ml coconut milk
  • • 100g palm sugar
  • • 2 tbsp agar-agar powder
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 1 pandan leaf
  • • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the dried prawns, then dry-fry until fragrant and grind to a coarse powder.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the coconut milk, palm sugar, salt, and pandan leaf until dissolved.

3
Phase 3

Whisk in the agar-agar and the ground prawns and simmer for 2 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Pour into a tray and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

5
Phase 5

Cut into squares and top with toasted sesame seeds.