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Sweet corn chè

Name: Sweet corn chè
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 250 g sweetcorn; 500 ml water; 40 g glutinous rice; 45 g sugar; 200 ml coconut milk; 0.125 tsp salt

Sweet corn chè in a practical home-cooking adaptation, with clear everyday steps.

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Rinse glutinous rice and simmer with water for 15 minutes, stirring often.
Add corn and continue simmering until rice is fully tender, adding water if necessary.
Stir in sugar and cook for 3 minutes.
Serve in small bowls topped with coconut milk mixed with salt.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation. Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate.

Allergen notes

Coconut. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

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A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 232 kcal
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbs: 32.5 g
Fat: 11.4 g
Fibre: 1.8 g
Total sugar: 15.2 g
Sodium: 90 mg

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