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The fragrant and resilient ram it cakes of Hue have seamlessly woven into ancient folk songs, leaving a profound mark in the hearts of the people of Hue, becoming the soul of this culinary realm.
Oh, as I relish, I listen
Golden and slightly chewy ram cakes, entwined with the flavor of love, are simply irresistible.
Newly Discovered Specialty of My Hue
A blend of rustic and royal fragrances seeking each other
Ram it cake is a unique fusion of crispy ram cake and soft, chewy rice cake. Few can imagine that combining these two completely different types of cakes would result in such an unexpected delight. The cake is both crispy and chewy, with a delightful aroma of shrimp and meat, combined with a soft, alluring white shell. Surprisingly, making ram it cakes is not difficult at all. Let PasGo guide you through this simple recipe!
Ingredients for making ram it cakes:
(Serving for 4)
- 300g glutinous rice flour
- 200g fresh shrimp
- 100g pork belly
- Spring onions, shallots, pandan leaves, salt, chili, fish sauce
How to make ram it cakes:
Step 1:
- Peel and wash shallots, finely chop them. Wash and finely slice spring onions. Clean and drain pandan leaves.
- Clean fresh shrimp. Peel the shells off 1/3 of the shrimp (more than 60g), dice them finely, and set aside in a bowl. Steam the remaining 2/3 of the shrimp separately to make shrimp floss.
- Clean pork belly, dice it finely.
- Marinate pork and the diced shrimp with some finely chopped shallots and fish sauce.
- Sauté fragrant shallots, add the marinated pork and fresh shrimp, stir-fry until cooked to make the filling. Crush or finely grind the steamed shrimp, then add to the pan and stir-fry until dry, adding a pinch of salt to make shrimp floss.
Step 2:
- In a bowl, place glutinous rice flour, add half a teaspoon of salt, and a tablespoon of cooking oil. Mix well. Slowly pour warm water into the bowl, kneading the dough thoroughly. Continue until the dough is smooth, non-sticky, and has a moderate softness—neither too dry nor too sticky.
- Cut and shape the dough into round pieces, either the size of a small apple or larger, depending on preference.
- Divide the dough in half to make two types of cakes: flat cakes and filled cakes. For the dough for flat cakes, press it slightly flat with a hollow center. For the dough for filled cakes, knead the shrimp and meat filling inside, then shape it into a round ball, sealing it tightly.
Step 3:
- Line pandan leaves in the steamer, brush with a bit of cooking oil, then place the filled cakes in the steamer. Steam until the cakes are cooked, and the translucent outer layer disappears.
- Heat cooking oil, deep-fry the flat cakes until golden. Remove and drain excess oil. -Take a steamed filled cake and place it on top of the fried flat cake.
Step 4:
- Fry finely chopped spring onions in hot oil, flip them, then set aside. Mix shrimp paste thoroughly.
- When serving, place the cakes on a plate, sprinkle with a bit of shrimp paste and spring onions on top. Dip in freshly sliced chili fish sauce.
Finished Product Requirements:
- Upon completion, the flat cakes are both tender and crispy. The upper part of the filled cake has a soft, smooth, white outer layer, and a fragrant, rich, and flavorful filling. The lower part of the flat cake is crispy, golden, and delicious.
Note:
- When kneading the dough, you can use a bit of cooking oil on your hands to prevent sticking.
- Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing fish sauce with fresh chili, sugar, vinegar, or lime to taste for the flat cakes.
Flat cakes are deliciously crispy, fragrant, and carry the rich essence of Hue's flavors. A must-try dish when you visit Hue. Not only that, but the flat cakes are also nutritious with a hearty meat filling, packed with goodness inside.
If your time is too tight to make ram cakes yourself, consider visiting Mon Hue restaurant - a reputable, quality brand specializing in Hue cuisine. The ram cakes here are crafted according to the authentic Hue standard by experienced chefs. Alongside ram cakes, dishes such as Hue beef noodle soup, grilled nem rolls with rice paper, shrimp sausage, clam salad with rice cracker... served at the restaurant are also unique, capturing the essence of ancient imperial cuisine.
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Compiled by Thanh Mai - PasGo.vn
