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Banh Duc La Dua

Bánh Đúc Lá Dứa Recipe (Vietnamese Pandan Rice Cake)

Bánh đúc lá dứa, or Vietnamese pandan rice cake, is an easy dessert or snack made from simple components. The cake is worth trying with some simple steps.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bánh Đúc Gân, Bánh Đúc Lá Dứa, Vietnamese Pandan Rice Cake
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 4
Calories: 473kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Pot
  • Mold
  • Ladle
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 15 g of slaked lime powder
  • 1.5 liters of water
  • 150 g rice flour
  • 100 g tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 150 ml of pandan juice
  • 400 ml of coconut milk 0.6 cups the cake batter, 1 cup for the sauce
  • 50 g palm sugar
  • Toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions 

  • Mix the slaked lime powder with water. Skim off the clear lime water after settling.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 1 Prepare Limewater1
  • Dissolve rice flour, tapioca starch, and sugar in limewater. Divide the mixture into two equal parts.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 2 Mix the Batter
  • Mix pandan juice and coconut milk into the divided flour portions.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 2 Mix the Batter1
  • Place a pot on the stove, add the green batter mixture to the pot, cook and stir continuously. Remove from heat when the batter thickens, stirring for an extra minute.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 3 Cook and Stir the Batter
  • Repeat with the white batter portion.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 3 Cook and Stir the Batter1
  • Pour the pandan batter into a mold, add the coconut milk to the batter. Gently mix them together. Steam for 40-50 minutes until the cake is done.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 4 Shaping and Steaming the Cake
  • Cook the syrup by adding palm sugar and water to a pot. Cook until the syrup thickens.
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 5 Cook the Syrup
  • Cook the coconut milk until it thickens
    Banh Duc La Dua Step 6 Cook the Coconut Milk
  • Serve it by cutting the cake into small blocks, then add syrup and coconut milk, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
    Banh Duc La Dua2

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Notes

  • Increase rice flour for a crisper cake.
  • Increase tapioca starch for a chewier texture.
  • Reduce water for a firmer cake.
  • Lower the heat if the batter thickens while stirring.
  • Use a whisk for a smoother batter.
  • If not using a silicone mold, a stainless steel mold can be used with a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg