Che Con Ong - Vietnamese Sweet Ginger Rice Recipe

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Che Con Ong - Vietnamese Sweet Ginger Rice
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To Steam the Rice:.
  2. Soak the rice in water for 8 hours, drain.
  3. Put rice into a steamer basket that is lined with cheesecloth.
  4. Cover and cook over boiling water, about 20 minutes, until tender.
  5. Place rice in a bowl, cover to keep warm.
  6. For the Syrup:.
  7. In small saucepan, add water and sugar.
  8. Cook over medium heat.
  9. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  10. Boil for about 1 minutes.
  11. Add grated ginger.
  12. Reduce heat to a light simmer for 5 minutes.
  13. Add red food coloring, if desired.
  14. Pour syrup over rice, stir to completely mix. You can shaped the rice now. Disks are easy, especially to hold the coconut. If using shapes, can press garnishes into the rice slightly. =).
  15. Garnish with coconut and peanuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 237.16 Kcal (993 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.76g 17%
Sodium 14.72mg 1%
Potassium 161mg 3%
Total Carbs 34.68g 12%
Sugars 17.91g 72%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Protein 2.44g 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 27.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.78 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.56g 17%
Sodium 15.81mg 1%
Potassium 172.96mg 3%
Total Carbs 37.25g 12%
Sugars 19.24g 72%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 2%
Protein 2.63g 5%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 29.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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