Bánh Cam

Name: Bánh Cam
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 cups glutinous rice flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup sweetened mung bean paste or filling; 1/2 cup white sesame seeds; 3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

Crispy Vietnamese sesame balls filled with sweet mung bean paste, a viral street dessert trending on social media.

40 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

VietnameseDessertStovetopVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups glutinous rice flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sweetened mung bean paste or filling
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups glutinous rice flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/8 tsp salt.
2

Slowly add 1/2 cup water while stirring until a soft dough forms. Knead for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
3

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
4

Flatten each ball into a thin disc, place about 1 tsp of 1/2 cup sweetened mung bean paste or filling in the center, then fold the edges up and around the filling to seal it completely.
5

Roll each filled ball between your palms to smooth it and make it perfectly round.
6

Pour 1/2 cup white sesame seeds into a shallow bowl. Lightly dampen the outside of each ball with water, then roll in the white sesame seeds to coat completely.
7

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying in a deep pot or wok to 350°F.
8

Carefully place the balls into the hot vegetable oil for deep frying, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
9

Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted to the center reads 160°F.
10

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
11

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Bánh Cam keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Bánh Cam?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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