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A unique Assamese delicacy where sticky rice is slow-cooked inside a bamboo tube over a fire. This traditional method imparts a wonderfully smoky aroma, creating a soft, flavorful rice dish often enjoyed during the Bihu festival.
Prepare the Rice
Prepare the Bamboo Tubes
Fill and Seal the Bamboo
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A unique Assamese delicacy where sticky rice is slow-cooked inside a bamboo tube over a fire. This traditional method imparts a wonderfully smoky aroma, creating a soft, flavorful rice dish often enjoyed during the Bihu festival.
This indian recipe takes 65 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 346 calories per serving with 6.49g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Roast the Sunga Saul
Rest and Serve
Mix 2-3 tablespoons of grated coconut and 1 tablespoon of grated jaggery with the soaked rice before filling the bamboo tubes for a naturally sweet and aromatic version.
Add a crushed cardamom pod or a bay leaf into the bamboo tube along with the rice and water to infuse a subtle, warm fragrance.
If bamboo tubes are unavailable, wrap the soaked rice mixture tightly in several layers of banana leaves to form a secure parcel. Steam for 30-35 minutes. This method won't provide the smoky flavor but yields a similar texture.
Sticky rice is rich in complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary fuel source, providing sustained energy throughout the day.
This dish is made from sticky rice, which is naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent option for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Prepared with just rice, water, and salt, and cooked without any added oil or fat, Sunga Saul is a simple, low-fat dish that is easy on the digestive system.
Sunga Saul is a traditional Assamese dish made from 'Bora Saul' (sticky rice) cooked inside a hollow bamboo tube ('sunga') over an open fire. It's a festive delicacy, especially during the Bihu festival.
Sunga Saul is a relatively healthy dish as it's prepared with minimal ingredients and is steamed-cooked with no added oils or fats. It's a good source of carbohydrates for energy. However, as it's made with sticky rice, it has a high glycemic index, so it should be consumed in moderation, especially by individuals with diabetes.
One serving of Sunga Saul (approximately 1 cup or 190g) contains around 350 calories, primarily from the carbohydrates in the sticky rice.
The specific type of young, thin-walled bamboo is often found in local markets in Northeast India. You might also find them at specialty Southeast Asian grocery stores. Ensure the bamboo is fresh and not treated with chemicals.
Traditionally, it's enjoyed in two ways. For a sweet breakfast or snack, it's served with ghee, jaggery, and milk or cream. For a savory meal, it acts as a side dish to duck curry, pork with bamboo shoots, or various types of 'pitika' (mashed vegetables).