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Saigon's renowned crispy rice with pork floss is a delicacy often enjoyed or gifted. Priced between 55,000 - 105,000 VND, this Saigon specialty is not just affordable. Here's a smart way to make delicious crispy rice with pork floss and savory lard using leftover rice at home.
Make a fantastic crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil using leftover rice for the whole family. Let's get into the kitchen with PasGo and create this delightful dish.
1/ Ingredients for making crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil.
- Leftover rice: 2 cups.
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions.
- 1 tablespoon sugar.
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce.
- 1 cup Pork floss. Adjust to your liking.
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce (or finely chopped chili).
- Cooking oil.
Saigon's Crispy Rice with Pork Floss and Scallion Oil – Saigon Specialty.
2/ How to Make Crispy Rice with Pork Floss and Scallion Oil from Leftover Rice.
Step 1: Prepare the leftover rice.
How to make crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil using this method allows you to utilize the remaining rice from the previous night's dinner for a delicious meal the next day for the whole family.
- Fluff the leftover rice to ensure there are no clumps.
- Place leftover rice in a tray, use the back of a spoon to press firmly, compacting the rice into a solid block.
- Seal the tray with a lid or use a plastic wrap, put the rice tray in the refrigerator overnight to let the rice firm up and dry.
Put the leftover rice in a container to keep it cool in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2: Air-dry or sun-dry the leftover rice.
- Retrieve leftover rice from the refrigerator, use a knife to cut it into small bite-sized pieces.
- Put it in the microwave, dry the rice at 110 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
- Repeat this drying process three times until you feel the rice grains are inside and dry.
Iron the chilled rice into bite-sized pieces.
Note:
If your house doesn't have a microwave, you can spread the rice thinly on a rice-eating tray or on the surface of a clean plastic bag. Let the rice sit for about 2-3 days, and the rice grains will spread out again.
Step 3: How to make dipping sauce for crispy rice.
Prepare the dipping sauce: 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon filtered water, 1 tablespoon sugar, mix well and stir until dissolved. Then add 1 tablespoon of chili sauce or fresh chili if you like it spicy.
There are 2 ways to use the sauce:
- Use the dipping sauce for crispy rice, suitable for those who like to dip their rice.
- Use the sauce to drizzle over the crispy rice for a more intense flavor.
In this article, I'll share with you how to make crispy rice with pork floss and drizzle sauce on top.
Step 4: Make scallion oil for crispy rice.
Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, heat it up, then add 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions. Quickly stir and turn off the heat.
Note:
To make the scallions look eye-catching, you should add them when the cooking oil is hot.
Scallion oil enhances the richness and allure of crispy rice with pork floss.
Step 5: Fry the crispy rice.
- Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil to the pan, spread it evenly on the surface, and heat the pan.
- Put the cut rice into the pan, pour the pre-mixed fish sauce evenly onto the rice.
- Then use a rice press to compact the rice onto the pan. Flip it evenly. When the sauce is thoroughly absorbed into the rice, turn off the heat.
- Next, using a deep pan, pour a generous amount of cooking oil, heat the oil until it's hot and bubbling, then release the rice to fry. Fry the rice until the grains swell and burst.
Note:
For the most delicious crispy rice with pork floss and lard, you should fry the cooled rice fully submerged in cooking oil. This way, the crispy rice with pork floss and lard will have the perfect golden and crunchy texture.
- Scoop the crispy rice onto a pre-lined oil-absorbing sheet. Drizzle the scallion oil on top and add a bit of pork floss. Now we've completed a delicious crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil for the whole family.
Crunchy and flavorful crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil – A delightful Saigon specialty for everyone.
Crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil made from leftover rice meets the requirements:
The golden crispy rice pieces are visually appealing. When eaten, they are crispy, fragrant with scallion oil, and the savory taste of pork floss seems to melt in your mouth.
How to enjoy crispy rice with pork floss and scallion oil made from leftover rice.
Store the crispy rice in a tightly sealed plastic bag, and it can last up to a month. When ready to eat, simply drizzle scallion oil over the crispy rice and sprinkle pork floss on top to create a delicious Saigon specialty that you made yourself.
Additionally, you can use the crispy rice to make dishes like crispy rice with dried fish floss, or dry chicken,... adding variety to your family's daily meals.
Making Saigon-style crispy rice with pork floss from leftover rice at home is not only simple but also allows you to save leftover rice from the previous day and enjoy a safe and delicious Saigon specialty at home.
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