Ingredients for crispy fried banh chung
- Square or cylindrical banh chung
- String
- Cooking oil
- Soy sauce, pickled onions, and sausages for serving
Delicious fried banh chung recipe
If you are concerned about traditional fried banh chung containing a lot of fat, which can be overwhelming, you can try making banh chung with filtered water to keep the delicious taste without worrying about feeling greasy.
Step 1: Cutting the banh chung
First, you need to remove the outer layer of the banh chung, place 4 strings on top of the cake, with 2 strings at right angles and 2 strings diagonally on the surface of the banh chung. Finally, hold the two ends of the string and pull.
Note: When cutting, you should use the string to easily cut the banh chung without sticking to the knife and cutting board.
Step 2: Mashing the banh chung
Next, boil a pot of water, wait for it to boil, and then fry the banh chung. During the process of frying banh chung with filtered water, the cake will naturally dissolve. Then, you can mash the banh chung beforehand, which will help the dish become golden, crispy, and evenly cooked. Then, mash the banh chung. Mashing the banh chung will make it crispier.
Step 3: Frying the banh chung
After mashing the banh chung, fry it in a non-stick pan until both sides are golden. If you want the outer layer to be crunchy, you can add a little oil to the pan. Then, fry the banh chung until both sides are golden and crispy.
Step 4: Serving
Place the fried banh chung on a plate and serve with a little soy sauce or chili sauce, depending on your taste. Banh chung fried with filtered water still retains a crispy and flaky crust, with a soft and chewy interior.