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Delicious plate of Bột Chiên, crispy fried rice cakes with eggs and scallions, served with a flavorful dipping sauce

Bánh Bột Chiên Hack (15 minutes)

Bánh Bột Chiên (fried rice cakes with eggs) is a popular Saigon street food. Instead of making rice cakes from scratch, I've found an ingredient that lets you prepare this favorite dish in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 1
Author: Cielle

Equipment

  • 1 non-stick pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Korean rice cakes (about 120g) (fresh, refrigerated or frozen)
  • 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce (or Regular Soy sauce)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ sprig chopped scallions
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha (or minced chili) (to your taste)
  • Đồ Chua (pickled carrots and daikon) (or julienned carrots and green papaya / daikon)
  • Cooking oil

Instructions

  • Prepare the rice cakes (omit this step if you are using fresh tteokbokki).
    - For refrigerated rice cakes: soak them in warm water until they become evenly soft.
    - For frozen rice cakes: Soak them in water for 10-20 minutes, then boil for 2-3 minutes until they are soft throughout.
  • Drain the rice cakes thoroughly. Depending on your rice cake size and personal preference, you can opt to halve them or leave them whole.
  • Coat the rice cakes with dark soy sauce or regular soy sauce.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the rice cakes, rotating them occasionally, until they become evenly browned with a crispy exterior.
  • Once the rice cakes are crispy, crack two eggs into the pan and spread them evenly over the rice cakes to hold them together. Add the chopped scallions.
  • Flip the mixture once the bottom of the eggs is cooked. When it's ready, transfer it to a plate.
  • Prepare the dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sriracha or minced chili.
  • Serve Bột Chiên with the dipping sauce and Đồ Chua (or julienned carrot and green papaya)
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