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Xoi Lac

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Xôi lạc is a Vietnamese sticky-rice dish made by steaming glutinous rice with peanuts. The peanuts may be mixed into the rice or served through it as a separate textured component, and the dish can be seasoned in sweet or savory ways with ingredients such as sugar, salt, sesame, or fried shallots. It is eaten as a breakfast, snack, or simple accompaniment, with preparation varying by household and region.

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What is xôi lạc?

Xôi lạc is a Vietnamese sticky-rice dish made with glutinous rice and peanuts. The peanuts provide a distinct contrast to the soft, chewy texture of the steamed rice.

How is xôi lạc prepared?

The glutinous rice is steamed, with peanuts either mixed through it or served as a separate component. Xôi lạc is therefore prepared differently from ordinary boiled long-grain rice.

Is xôi lạc sweet or savory?

It can be prepared in either a sweet or savory style. Sugar, salt, sesame, and other seasonings can change the flavor while the basic rice-and-peanut combination remains recognizable.

What texture should xôi lạc have?

The rice should be sticky and chewy, while the peanuts add a firmer, slightly crunchy texture. That contrast is the defining eating experience of Vietnamese xôi lạc.

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