1 – Fried square sticky rice cake
– Step 1: Peel and cut the cake into small pieces
– Step 2: Pour filtered water carefully
– Step 3: Turn on the stove at a temperature of about 160 degrees, wait until the water runs out, reduce to 120 degrees and fry until golden on both sides.
– Step 4: Finished, place the cake on a plate and enjoy
The result is a crispy fried sticky rice cake without the need for oil or fat. This dish is best served hot with kimchi or pickled onions.
However, to have the perfect crispy fried sticky rice cake, you need a good non-stick pan and enough time to wait for the water to dry out.
A tip to make it easier is to set a timer and do other tasks while waiting.
2 – Silver foil fried square sticky rice cake
Using silver foil
When the pot reaches the right temperature, you line a layer of silver foil underneath to speed up the frying time, making the cake hot quickly. It also prevents the fat from inside the cake from flowing into the pot, making it difficult to clean. Then, put the cakes in the pot, remember to arrange them evenly. It’s best to fry in batches, with each batch having only one layer on the bottom of the pot, not stacking too many cakes on top of each other.
Spray cooking oil
This is not a mandatory step as the sticky rice cake already has some fat from the filling. However, if you like soft and slightly fatty cakes, you can spray or brush a thin layer of cooking oil on the surface of the cake.
Fry the cake
The temperature should be set at 180 degrees Celsius, and the frying time is about 10-15 minutes. For thicker cake pieces, you should fry them in two batches to evenly cook both sides. Depending on the power of the pan, there is no fixed time, so you can adjust the time accordingly to avoid burning the cakes.
Fried square sticky rice cakes made with an air fryer have a delicious flavor that is not inferior to those fried in a pan. The crust is crispy, fragrant, and the filling is evenly cooked without being greasy.