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Banh Duc Lac

Bánh Đúc Lạc Recipe (Vietnamese Northern Plain Rice Cake)

Let's explore the simplicity of Northern Vietnamese cuisine with bánh đúc lạc, a traditional rice cake combined with peanuts served with soybean-based sauce. This easy-to-follow guide will help you create this delightful dish in your kitchen.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bánh Đúc Lạc, Vietnamese Northern Plain Rice Cake
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Sieve
  • Bowl
  • Ladle
  • Mold
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

Ingredients List:

  • 100 g soaked peanuts
  • 20 g slaked lime powder
  • 2 liters water
  • 300 g rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons soybean paste
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions 

  • Dissolve slaked lime powder in water. Use the clear limewater after the powder settles.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 1 Prepare Limewater1
  • Cook soaked peanuts.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 2 Cook the Peanuts1
  • Mix and cook rice flour batter (including limewater). Cook on medium heat while stirring continuously until the mixture becomes stretchy.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 3 Mix and Cook the Rice Batter
  • Add cooked peanuts and stir until fully cooked.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 3 Mix and Cook the Rice Batter1
  • Pour the mixture into a mold, spreading evenly.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 4 Shape The Cake
  • Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 4 Shape The Cake2
  • Prepare dipping sauce by combining 2 tablespoons of soybean paste with 1 teaspoon each of lemon juice and sugar.
    Banh Duc Lac Step 5 Prepare the Dipping Sauce

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Notes

  • Use an egg beater for optimal peanut integration into the batter.
  • Can substitute regular water for lime water.
  • Adjust boiling time for peanuts based on their size.
  • Soak peanuts before cooking to soften them.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.05IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg