xôi vò
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Definition
- Noun:
- Steamed glutinous rice with mung bean paste: A traditional Vietnamese dish made by steaming glutinous rice that has been mixed or "tossed" with a dry, crumbly paste of peeled mung beans. The mung beans are typically steamed and mashed separately before being combined with the uncooked or partially cooked rice, resulting in a fragrant, slightly savory, and textured dish where the grains remain distinct.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sáng nay tôi ăn xôi vò. (This morning I ate steamed glutinous rice with mung bean paste.)
- Xôi vò thường được ăn kèm với ruốc (chà bông). (Steamed glutinous rice with mung bean paste is often served with shredded pork floss.)
- Mẹ tôi làm xôi vò rất thơm. (My mother makes very fragrant steamed glutinous rice with mung bean paste.)
Advanced Usage
- The name "xôi vò" comes from the verb "vò," meaning "to knead" or "to toss," describing the action of mixing the mung bean paste into the glutinous rice grains until they are evenly coated and separated.
- It is a common breakfast or snack item and is often categorized as a type of savory sticky rice, though it can be eaten plain or with complementary savory toppings.
Variants and Related Words
- Xôi (n): A general term for any dish of steamed glutinous rice, which can be savory or sweet.
- Xôi gà là món ăn phổ biến. (Chicken sticky rice is a popular dish.)
- Xôi đậu xanh (n): Steamed glutinous rice with mung beans, which may sometimes refer to a similar dish where whole or split mung beans are mixed with the rice.
Synonyms
- Savory mung bean sticky rice: A descriptive English synonym.
- Tossed sticky rice: A direct translation emphasizing the preparation method.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically for "xôi vò." The term is used literally for the food item.