Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Nghe An mashed potatoes are a simple, rustic, delicious dish filled with childhood memories, especially for those from Nghe An. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn how to make this unique and interesting steamed dish to enjoy with family. Surely its flavor will not disappoint you!
Ingredients for Nghe An mashed potatoes For 4 people
Dried potatoes 500 gr Sticky rice 200 gr Peanuts 100 gr Black beans 150 gr Sugar 100 gr
How to choose delicious ingredients
How to choose delicious fragrant sticky rice
- Choose sticky rice that has a uniform size, whole grains, and is less broken or crushed.
- Fresh sticky rice will have a natural fragrant smell, and when touched, it feels firm and dry.
- Avoid buying types of sticky rice that have little fragrance, show signs of mold, pests, or are too broken, as they will be less tasty when cooked.
How to choose delicious black beans
- There are 2 popular types of black beans: green heart black beans and white heart black beans. To buy black beans for making delicious mashed potatoes, you should choose green heart black beans for their aroma, creaminess, and higher nutritional content.
- Choose black beans that are uniform in size, have a shiny black color, and when crushed, reveal a characteristic green heart.
- It is advisable to buy black beans with a faint natural fragrance and that are dry, as these are freshly harvested and well-preserved.
- Do not buy black beans that are too broken, have uneven grains, or show signs of pests or mold.
How to choose delicious peanuts
- Choose peanuts that have a glossy shell, a beautiful bright color, and uniform large sizes, feeling firm when held.
- Avoid selecting peanuts that show signs of mold, have unusual colors, or are shriveled with wrinkled shells.
- Do not buy peanuts that have been stored for a long time, as the shells are usually not glossy and will smell rancid when cooked.
What is dried sweet potato? Where to buy it?
- Dried sweet potato is sweet potato that has been harvested, peeled, thoroughly washed, and sun-dried for about 2 days. This is a familiar and rustic ingredient for people in the countryside.
- Dried sweet potato has a very unique flavor and retains its natural nutty sweetness. Typically, this ingredient is processed for the purpose of storage or to save for later consumption.
- You can easily find dried sweet potato at dry goods stores, e-commerce sites, or agricultural product stores nationwide.
This Tiger rice cooker features a modern and luxurious design, and is sold nationwide. The product has a non-stick pot with a capacity of 1.8 liters, suitable for a family of 4.
How to make Khoai Xeo Nghe An
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Prepare the ingredients
Rinse the dried sweet potato 1 – 2 times with water to remove dirt, then let it drain.
Sort the black beans and peanuts to remove any spoiled ones (if any). Rinse the black beans with clean water, then drain. Rinse the peanuts thoroughly.
Wash the glutinous rice 2 – 3 times, drain the water, and let it dry.
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Cook the potatoes and beans
Put all the dried potatoes, peanuts, and black beans into the pot, add water to cover half of the pot, and cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until the ingredients are partially cooked.
Tip: To make the dish delicious, ensure the sticky rice does not become mushy and sticky by not adding the sticky rice to cook with the mixture from the beginning.
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Cook sticky rice with the potato and bean mixture
After 15 minutes, open the pot lid and add all the sticky rice, stir well to mix the ingredients together.
Continue cooking over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the water in the pot evaporates, then turn off the heat, add 100g of sugar, and stir well to combine the sugar with the ingredients.
Tip:
- To make the dish tasty, remember to keep track of the cooking time and check if the water in the pot has dried to prevent the sticky rice from burning or sticking.
- Depending on your family’s taste and preference, you can adjust the amount of sugar to suit. When adding sugar, do it gradually to avoid adding too much at once.
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Ferment and fluff the sweet potato mixture
After the sugar has blended with the ingredients, cover and let them ferment for about 10 minutes so that the sweet potato mixture becomes sticky and absorbs the sugar.
After 10 minutes, open the pot, use a chopsticks to fluff the sweet potato mixture to prevent it from clumping together.
Finally, serve the sweet potato mixture on a plate, invite everyone to come and enjoy.
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Finished Product
Nghe An mashed potatoes, when completed, give off an incredibly attractive aroma from glutinous rice and peanuts. The sticky glutinous rice, the creamy potatoes blend with a bit of richness from the peanuts and the sweet taste from black beans, very appealing, isn’t it?
This dish is best eaten when hot, accompanied by a bit of sesame salt or peanut salt, it’s absolutely delicious. Show off your cooking skills and make it right away!
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