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Mam Chung
Mam Chung is a beloved traditional Vietnamese dish that showcases the delightful combination of sticky rice, tender mung beans, savory pork belly, and the umami richness of shiitake mushrooms, all wrapped in fragrant banana leaves. This dish not only embodies the art of Vietnamese cuisine but also carries with it a rich history, often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. The steaming process infuses the ingredients with a subtle sweetness and a unique aroma, making each bite a comforting experience that connects generations.
Ingredients
- Sticky rice
- 2 cups
- Mung beans
- 1 cup, peeled
- Pork belly
- 200g, diced
- Shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup, rehydrated and chopped
- Dried shrimp
- 1/4 cup, soaked and chopped
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon
- Banana leaves
- 5-6 large leaves, cut into squares
- Kitchen twine
- for tying parcels
Instructions
- Soak the sticky rice and mung beans separately in water for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Drain the sticky rice and mung beans thoroughly and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained sticky rice, mung beans, diced pork belly, chopped shiitake mushrooms, chopped dried shrimp, minced garlic, fish sauce, and salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Take a square piece of banana leaf and place a generous portion of the mixture in the center.
- Fold the banana leaf over the mixture to create a neat square parcel, ensuring there are no gaps.
- Secure the parcel tightly with kitchen twine to keep the filling intact during steaming.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mixture and banana leaves until all parcels are made.
- Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil. Place the parcels in the steamer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Steam the parcels for about 2 hours, or until the sticky rice is fully cooked and the filling is tender and fragrant.
- Carefully remove the parcels from the steamer and let them cool slightly before unwrapping. Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips
- For added flavor, consider marinating the pork belly in fish sauce and minced garlic for a few hours before mixing.
- You can add additional ingredients like black mushrooms or green onions for variation.
- If banana leaves are not available, you can use parchment paper as an alternative, though the flavor will be slightly different.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Calories: 380 Fat: 20g Carbs: 40g Protein: 15g Sodium: 700mg Sugar: 2g
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