What is Prawn Crackers or Bánh Phồng Tôm?

• Prawn Crackers or we call ‘Banh phong tom’ in Vietnamese, a super special and famous food of Southwest of Vietnam, produces from shrimp which is a popular local fresh product of Mekong Delta River. They are not only served as a favourite food in family meal but also served at Vietnamese important festivals such as TET or Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn festival, Wedding or Birthday and Year-end party, etc.

  

Where does give the best ‘Banh Phong Tom’ in Vietnam? 

• The quality depends on the quality of shrimp. The better shrimp, the tastier ‘Banh phong tom’. And the best ‘Banh phong tom’ is from Ca Mau and Dong Thap Province due to high proportion of shrimp. 
•  In a traditional way, the dough is steamed, rolled out and cut into round chips then fried. The round shape is also more popular than the rectangle shape. 
• Coming to Vietnam, Rice & More would like to invite you to enjoy a delicious cooked shrimp crackers and some to bring home as a special gifts from Rice & More for your family and friend.

  

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Characteristic:

• Well-expand, super crunchy after deep frying
• Milky white colour and strong shrimp flavour.
• Great choice for desserts, picnic and a favourite snack for the children in Asian family.
• Do not eat the unfried ‘Banh phong tom’ because it is super hard with a diameter of 2-3cm. The fired ‘Banh phong tom’ can be 3-4 times bigger.

Cooking Instruction:

• Boiling cooking oil at temperature 170 – 190 degree Celsius.
• Soaking chips in, flip both sides evenly, then take out quickly once they are turning light brown and completely swelling and floating.
• Drain well in the kitchen paper and serve immediately.

See more: Recipe: Prawn Crackers With Spicy Chutney