Bánh Căn is a famous specialty from the Nha Trang region. With its crispy, fragrant crust, Bánh Căn is a wonderful dish that everyone should try at least once. Today, the Hello Asia kitchen shows you how to make Bánh Căn in a simple, delicious, and appealing way so you can enjoy it with your family and friends!
Ingredients for Bánh Căn
- 1 kg rice
- 1 bowl of cooled cooked rice
- Bánh Căn molds
- Chives
- Cooking oil
- Water
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Eggs
- Fish sauce
- Sugar
- Garlic
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Chili
- ½ tsp pepper
- Seasoning powder
- Lemon
- Mango
Preparing Bánh Căn
1. Prepare the Bánh Căn batter
Soak the rice and cooked rice in water overnight, then grind them finely into a batter.
Add water and peanut oil.
2. Prepare the toppings
Wash the shrimp in cold water and drain.
Remove the heads and shells from the shrimp, cut along the back, and remove the black vein.
Wash the squid and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the shallot and garlic.
Season the shrimp and squid with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, ½ teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of shallot, and 1 teaspoon of garlic. Mix well.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Cook the Bánh Căn
Grease the molds with oil to prevent the Bánh Căn from sticking.
Place the molds over a charcoal fire, wait until they are hot, then pour the batter into the molds.
Add eggs, squid, and shrimp according to your preference.
Cover and cook in the molds for 2 minutes.
Once the Bánh Căn are golden and the toppings are fully cooked, remove them from the molds.
4. Prepare the dipping sauce
Remove the seeds from the chili and finely chop it.
Finely chop the garlic.
Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice and remove the seeds.
Prepare the sauce using a ratio of 2 tablespoons of boiling water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Stir well, then add chopped garlic and chili according to your taste.
5. Prepare the chive oil
Wash the chives and finely chop them.
Heat some oil in a pan and add the garlic.
Add the chopped chives to the pan and mix well.
Add shredded mango together with the chive oil to give the dipping sauce even more flavor and texture.
These are the essential steps and tips for preparing delicious and attractive Bánh Căn in the style of Vietnamese cuisine. You will surely be satisfied with the result and enjoy a memorable experience while tasting your Bánh Căn. Stay tuned to discover more interesting recipes!
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