Snack · Vietnamese · 10 min
Banh Day Gio (Northern Vietnamese Rice Cake with Pork Roll)
- Calories
- 201
- Protein
- 11g
- Carbs
- 21g
- Fat
- 8g
Ingredients
- 47.6 g Glutinous rice, cooked
- 35.4 g Cha lua (Vietnamese pork roll, sliced)
- 42.8 g Sweet potato, steamed and mashed
- 1.2 g Sesame oil
- 7.9 g Scallion, finely sliced
- 0.9 pinch Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Method
- 01Prepare the rice base: Steam the glutinous rice until soft and slightly tacky. Fold in the mashed sweet potato while the rice is warm to create a dense, slightly sweet, and chewy texture. Season with a tiny pinch of salt.
- 02Shape the cake: On a clean surface, shape the rice mixture into a small, thick disc. The goal is a texture that is firm yet springy.
- 03Prepare the pork: Take the cha lua (Vietnamese pork roll) and cut into thin, uniform slices.
- 04Assemble: Brush the surface of the rice disc lightly with sesame oil to prevent sticking and add a nutty aroma. Lay the slices of cha lua over the rice disc.
- 05Garnish: Sprinkle the finely sliced scallions over the pork and finish with a crack of fresh black pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature as a traditional, satisfying Northern Vietnamese snack.
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