How to Make Fragrant Pandan Bánh Bò (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Cake)

Learn how to make the iconic Vietnamese Pandan Bánh Bò (Bánh Bò Lá Dứa), a deliciously fragrant and chewy steamed rice cake. Infused with the natural aroma and vibrant green color of pandan leaves, this recipe guides you through creating a delightful and authentic Bánh Bò at home.

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Ingredients for Pandan Bánh Bò:

• 280g tapioca starch
• 30g rice flour
• 220ml coconut milk
• 50ml pandan leaf extract (or pandan juice)
• 5g baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 150g granulated sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 7 chicken eggs

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pandan Bánh Bò:

Follow these steps to create a beautiful and aromatic Pandan Bánh Bò:

Step 1: Prepare the Baking Mold

Lightly grease your baking mold with a thin layer of cooking oil. Place the greased mold into an oven preheated to 175°C (350°F) to warm up. (Note: While this recipe mentions an oven, Bánh Bò Lá Dứa is traditionally steamed, but this preparation might suggest baking for texture or a specific type).

Step 2: Dissolve Sugar in Coconut Milk

In a saucepan, combine 220ml coconut milk and 150g granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat.

Step 3: Infuse with Pandan Flavor

Let the coconut milk and sugar mixture cool down. Once cooled, add 50ml pandan leaf extract and stir well to combine.

Step 4: Sift Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine 280g tapioca starch, 30g rice flour, 5g baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 packet vanilla sugar. Sift the mixture thoroughly to ensure it's very fine and lump-free.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Crack 7 chicken eggs into a bowl and lightly whisk them. Gradually add the cooled coconut milk-pandan mixture (from Step 3) to the eggs, stirring gently to combine. Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients (from Step 4) to the egg-coconut mixture, stirring gently until the flour is fully incorporated and the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.

Step 6: Bake the Bánh Bò

Carefully pour the prepared batter (from Step 5) into the preheated baking mold. Place the mold into the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the Bánh Bò is cooked through and golden brown. A skewer inserted into the center should come out clean.

Enjoy your homemade fragrant Pandan Bánh Bò!