Vietnamese
Vietnamese - Steamed Dishes
Steamed Pumpkin
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 700g pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
- • 200ml coconut milk
- • 3 tbsp sugar
- • 1/4 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- • 1 tbsp coconut oil
- • 2 pandan leaves, tied in a knot
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the pumpkin into even chunks and rinse.
2
Phase 2
Gently simmer the pumpkin with the coconut milk, sugar, salt, pandan leaves, and 100ml water for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Transfer to a heatproof dish and steam for 20 minutes until the pumpkin is soft and glossy.
4
Phase 4
Boil the remaining coconut liquid until thick and syrupy.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle the syrup over, scatter with the toasted coconut and sesame seeds, and serve warm.