When visiting the south, tourists often try various kinds of steamed rice, with mussels, chicken or pork.
Steamed rice with coconut is a significant delicacy in the south, as the rice is steamed right inside the coconut with its juice.
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Steamed rice with coconut. |
For the dish, Siamese coconut is chosen together with quality rice.
The rice is put inside the coconut with some water. The coconut is placed in a pan with more water and then steamed.
The rice should be soft and absorb the coconut flavour. It should be served with stir-fried shrimp to ensure the best flavour.
Source: VNS