Xôi Xéo

Xôi Xéo Also: Mung Bean Sticky Rice, Yellow Sticky Rice
Tree Nut: Check with staff
Gluten: Likely OK
Peanut: Likely OK

Sweet glutinous rice cooked with mung bean, turmeric, and coconut milk, topped with fried shallots.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

Your dietary restrictions

The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.

Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • glutinous rice
  • mung bean
  • turmeric
  • coconut milk (Tree Nut)
  • salt
  • fried shallots

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • coconut milk throughout the rice
  • fried shallots (sometimes in shared oil)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely OK

Uses coconut milk, not dairy.

Gluten-Free

Likely OK

Glutinous rice is gluten-free.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in traditional xôi xéo.

Tree Nut-Free

Check with staff

Coconut milk is used in the rice.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in xôi xéo.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in xôi xéo.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in xôi xéo.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in xôi xéo.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in xôi xéo.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Fully vegetarian.

Key risk: Xôi xéo is one of the safer Vietnamese dishes for many allergens. The main concerns are coconut milk (tree nut consideration) and the shared frying oil for the shallots.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.