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Fried sticky rice cakes using air fryer
This second method of frying sticky rice cakes is perfect for the lazy ones, convenient, quick, and saves time and effort. If you don't have time to stand and fry each cake and you happen to have an air fryer at home, then go for it!
- Step 1: Prepare the sticky rice cakes (if they're stored in the fridge, no need to warm them up or soften them for easier cutting), peel off all the leaves and cut them into thin or thick slices as you like. You can cut the cakes traditionally using string to wrap them or if using a knife, wrap the knife with food wrap to avoid sticking.
- Step 2: Line a layer of aluminum foil or parchment paper at the bottom of the air fryer basket then arrange the cake slices one by one (if the air fryer basket has a good non-stick coating, you might not need to line it. Remember not to stack them but lay them out in a single layer so that all the cake slices get crispy and golden. If the cakes are too dry, you can brush a little cooking oil on top of them.
- Step 3: Start the air fryer and set the temperature to around 180°C for 10-15 minutes. Then open the fryer, flip the cakes and fry for an additional 10 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
The emergence of air fryers has been a lifesaver for those who want to eat healthy, reduce oil and fat intake, and you can use it to 'rescue' those Tet sticky rice cakes in the fridge. The result is crispy fried sticky rice cakes that are dry and not oily. However, a small note is that there are currently many types of fryers and you should consider adjusting the temperature and time accordingly.
Fried sticky rice cakes with fish sauce
Compared to the previous two methods, this last method seems less common and is also a new way of frying sticky rice cakes that you should try at least once in your life.
Essentially, this frying method is quite similar to the first water frying method but the cakes will be crispier. The finished product is not only crispy and golden but also fragrant with the characteristic aroma of fish sauce. Eating fried sticky rice cakes this way eliminates the need for chili sauce or dipping sauce. Instead, you can add some favorite toppings like sausage, pickles, etc., as in the famous breakfast dish 'Hanoi-style fried sticky rice cakes'. If you have a sweet tooth, you can add a bit of sugar, creating a sweet and savory flavor, perfect to accompany with a bit of sweet and sour pickled vegetables.
Overall, fried sticky rice cakes are a tempting dish that all Vietnamese people love and cannot be without during Tet holidays. It's even considered a specialty, a delicious street food in Hanoi that you can easily find on many streets during the fall and winter seasons. However, a normal piece of cake contains about 309 calories, and if fried in fat, it adds about 8.1 more calories. Eating one fried sticky rice cake means you'll have to run for about 33 minutes and then rest for another 8 minutes to burn it off.
With quite a high calorie count, it's best to limit fat intake with the 3 healthy frying methods that Mytour.vn just introduced above, which are good for health and still as tasty as traditionally fried ones. Eating a piece of fried sticky rice cake dipped in chili sauce along with pickled vegetables is unbeatable. The crispy, non-greasy cake with the fragrant burnt edges, combined with a bit of spiciness and sweet and sour flavors, creates the traditional Tet taste of the Vietnamese people. Try one of the 3 frying methods above and feel the difference!
