250g glutinous rice (available in Asian grocery stores)
200ml coconut milk
60g cane sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 pandan leaf (optional, found in the fresh section of Asian stores)
Instructions
đ The night before:
Rinse the glutinous rice several times with cold water.
Soak the rice in a large bowl filled with water â it will expand overnight.
đ The next day: 3. Drain and rinse the soaked rice. 4. Steam the rice for 25 to 30 minutes. 5. After 15 minutes of steaming, gently stir the rice to ensure even cooking.
đż Meanwhile, prepare the coconut milk mixture: 6. In a saucepan, heat the coconut milk with the pandan leaf (cut into large pieces) over medium heat â this will infuse the flavor. 7. Add the sugar and salt. Stir well. 8. Once it reaches a gentle boil, remove from heat and discard the pandan leaf.
đ Combine rice and coconut milk: 9. Place the cooked sticky rice in a bowl. 10. Pour about 2/3 of the coconut milk mixture over the rice (without the pandan pieces). 11. Gently mix to allow the rice to absorb the coconut milk. Let it rest for about 15 minutes.
đ„ Prepare the mango: 12. Peel and slice the mango into strips or cubes. 13. Serve a portion of sticky rice next to a portion of mango.
đ„„ Final touch: 14. Just before serving, drizzle the remaining coconut milk over the sticky rice.
â And thatâs it â enjoy!
A sweet, creamy, and tropical dessert straight from Thailand!
đ„ Easy Chinese Cucumber Salad with Garlic & Chili | Quick Summer Recipe ćæé»ç
đ„Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad with Garlic & Chili (æé»ç) Quick, refreshing, and packed with flavorâthe perfect summer side dish!
đżIntroduction
This traditional Chinese smashed cucumber salad is loved for its crisp texture and bold flavors. Cucumbers are gently smashed to help them soak up a warm, garlicky, tangy dressing with a hint of chili heat. Ready in just minutes, itâs an easy, vegan-friendly recipe thatâs perfect as a starter, snack, or accompaniment to grilled dishes.
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using the flat side of a large knife (or a meat tenderizer), gently smash the cucumbers until they start to crack but are not crushed. This helps the cucumbers absorb the dressing while keeping their crunch.
Cut the cucumbers into sticks about 4â5 cm long and 1.5â2 cm wide. Place them in a bowl.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp rice vinegar. Adjust the vinegar and sugar to balance sweet, salty, and sour flavors to your taste.
Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pan. Add minced garlic and dried chili. Stir with chopsticks until fragrant, then add the vinegar mixture. Stir continuously until slightly thickened and aromatic. Remove from heat.
Immediately pour the hot dressing over the cucumbers. Toss well with two spoons until the cucumbers fully absorb the sauce.
Your dish is ready !
đ„ When to Enjoy It
As a light appetizer or starter
Alongside grilled meat or BBQ
As a refreshing snack
Perfect with an ice-cold beer đș
Or even as a light, low-carb dinner for those avoiding starches
Tips & Variations
No dried chili? Use fresh chili or omit for a milder salad.
Add Korean chili powder for a vibrant red color and extra heat.
Smash cucumbers gently â donât crush â to maintain texture.
Mix the cucumbers and dressing about 15 minutes before serving to keep them fresh and flavorful..
â FAQ: Can I prepare this salad in advance?
For best taste, serve right after making. If needed, prepare cucumbers and dressing separately up to a day ahead and combine just before serving.
Un repas type vietnamien, pour 1-2 personnes (il y manque un bouillon)
ENGLISH VERSION :
Stir-Fried Cucumber with Garlic INGREDIENT: – 500 gr cucumber cut into 0.5 cm wide slices – 1 teaspoon Knorr seasoning powder (Chicken Broth) – A few cloves of garlic, minced. – Cooking oil, pepper, water PREPARATION: – In a wok (or any pan), fry the garlic with a little oil until fragrant. – Add the cucumber, stir quickly for a few seconds, then season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder. – Mix well for a few seconds, add 50ml of water, mix well and close the lid, cook for a few minutes until the cucumber is cooked. – Open the lid, mix well. Place the dish on a plate and sprinkle with ground black pepper. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!
A typical Vietnamese meal, for 1-2 people (missing a broth)
1/ Haricots rouges, noirs, blancs : Si vous utilisez des haricots secs, faites tremper les haricots dans l’eau pendant au moins 1 nuit pour les ramollir (la cuisson sera plus rapide), puis lavez-les plusieurs fois avant de faire cuire.
– Utiliser une poĂȘle et une wok (ou poĂȘle profonde), ne pas utiliser de friteuse.
– Mettre beaucoup d’huile dans les deux poĂȘles.
– Une fois que l’huile devienne assez chaude, on commence la cuisson. (Tester l’huile: Mettre une goute de pĂąte dans l’huile, si elle se forme rapidement et remonte Ă la surface en moins de 3 secondes, l’huile est assez chaude.)
b/ Couper une galette en deux ou trois, rouler les dans 1 feuille de laitue avec des herbes, tremper le rouleau dans la sauce puis manger (comme la façon dont on mange les nems)
c/ Faire tremper une galette de riz dans l’eau, disposer dans cette feuille de riz (par l’ordre): de la laitue + des herbes + une galette de crevettes. Rouler le tout en rouleau, tremper le rouleau dans la sauce puis manger (comme si on mange les rouleaux de printemps).