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A little crispy dry green rice, a little fragrant soft fish cake, this seemingly simple combination creates a dish that makes the whole family exclaim. If you are familiar with steamed or cooked fish cake, try "changing the wind" with the fried dry green rice version below. The dish is both strange and easy to make, and extremely suitable for family meals on rainy days in early summer.
Com – a gift from the rice fields – is associated with com cake, com sticky rice or roasted com. When "offered" with fish cake, the dried com still retains its milky aroma, but is given a crispy appearance thanks to hot oil. Inside, the fish cake is carefully pounded, seasoned just right, chewy, and exudes the fragrant smell of pepper and shallots. Take a bite, and you will feel the interesting crunch of the com crust, then the rich sweet taste of fish, mixed with salty fish sauce – enough to make the meal more exciting.
Ingredients – easy to find, easy to buy
300 gr minced catfish
1 egg white – creates adhesion, increases surface gloss
1 teaspoon traditional fish sauce – the “key” to umami flavor
½ teaspoon ground pepper – adds aroma and eliminates fishy smell
1 minced shallot – adds a sweet and aromatic flavor
50gr packaged dried green rice flakes (green rice flakes) – choose loose grains, natural color
Enough cooking oil for frying.
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4 Step Process
Step 1:
Marinate & beat the fish in a large bowl, mix the catfish with fish sauce, pepper, shallots, egg whites. Use a spoon to beat in circular motions for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is thick and the fish surface is slightly shiny - this is the secret to making the patties chewy and not crumbly.
Step 2:
Shaping: Lightly rub cooking oil on your hands, break off each piece of meatloaf, roll into balls or flatten depending on your preference. Round balls are more eye-catching for children, while flat pieces cook quickly and have a crispy crust.
Step 3:
Roll the rice flakes: Pour the dry rice flakes into a large plate and coat each piece of meat. Press gently so that the rice flakes stick evenly, but don't press too hard or the rice flakes will break into pieces.
Step 4 :
Fry until golden brown: Heat a pan with enough oil to cover the meatloaf, over medium heat. Add the meatloaf and fry each side for 2-3 minutes until the rice turns brownish green and the fish is golden brown. Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
Enjoy & vary
Pairing sweet and sour fish sauce (garlic, chili, sugar, vinegar) will enhance the sweetness of the fish and the crunchiness of the green rice.
Chili sauce or mayonnaise is suitable for children who like spicy and fatty taste.
For a lighter dish, you can fry it in an air fryer at 180 °C for 8-10 minutes; remember to spray a thin layer of oil so the rice does not dry out.
Add chopped dill leaves to the filling for more aroma, or steamed and mashed mung beans to increase the richness.
According to giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/doi-song/am-thuc/202506/cha-ca-thac-lac-chien-com-gion-rum-0a555f5/
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