Bánh Bột Chiên, also known as Vietnamese Fried Rice Flour Cake, is a beloved street food in Vietnam. These little rice cakes, crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, are a delightful snack or breakfast option. Making them at home is super cheap, easy and only require a few ingredients!

The first time I had Bột Chiên was at the Vietnamese Night market here in Westminster, CA (home of the OG Vietnamese here in OC). My friend highly raved about it and I was curious about this simple rice cake and egg dish. But lo, and behold, it was super delicious! I couldn’t fathom how something so simple was so yummy (and fulfilling too!).

So many days after the night market was closed (it’s only open during the summer months), I was craving this dish and wanted top recreate it. I luckily found the rice cake premade at my local 99 Ranch market here and it was pretty cheap for a big block. They had two options, original radish or taro, and you know me, I like to mix it up. So taro it is. But either one will work.

Next, you’ll need eggs and green onions. Pretty simple isn’t it? You’ll also need soy sauce, sugar and water for the sauce. You can tweak it to your liking (I highly recommend adding some chili oil to your sauce too for that extra kick!)

Bột Chiên is more than just a snack; it’s a window into Vietnam’s culinary soul. Making these fried rice flour cakes at home leaves you rewarded with an incredibly satisfying treat. So, don’t wait—gather your ingredients, follow these easy steps, and enjoy Bánh Bột Chiên from your own kitchen. Happy cooking!

How to Make Bột Chiên (Vietnamese Fried Rice Cakes)

Recipe by Jen H. DaoCourse: BlogCuisine: vietnamese, viet, asianDifficulty: easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 premade taro/radish rice cake

• 2 eggs

• veggie oil

• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)

• Sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp water

Directions

• Cut rice cakes into 1 inch small squares. Place a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour vegetable oil generously into the pan to form a thin layer.
• Add the rice cakes in a single layer and let your rice cake cook for around 5-7 minutes. Peek at the edges; they should be turning crispy and golden. Flip and cook for 3-5 minutes (add more oil if needed.)
• Add your 2 eggs and swirl around to spread it in the pan. Sprinkle on green onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until egg is done.
• For the sauce, mix all ingredients to taste. Serve immediately.

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