BĂĄnh Cam
BĂĄnh Cam is a popular Vietnamese pastry, often sold by street vendors. These crispy, sesame-coated balls are golden brown and crunchy on the outside, filled with sweet red bean paste on the inside. The slightly chewy texture of the dough and the delicately toasted sesame seeds give it a unique flavor profile. If you love Asian desserts, this authentic Vietnamese treat is definitely worth trying!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a small saucepan, heat the water with the sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool until lukewarm.
2
In a bowl, combine the rice flour, tapioca flour, yeast, and salt.
3
Slowly add the sugar water and coconut milk to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and a pliable dough forms.
4
Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1 hour, allowing the yeast to activate.
5
Divide the dough into smaller balls. Make an indentation in the center of each ball and add a spoonful of sweet red bean paste.
6
Seal the dough around the filling, form into small balls, and then roll each ball in sesame seeds to coat.
7
Heat the oil to medium heat. Fry the bĂĄnh cam balls until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
8
Remove the pastries and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let them cool slightly.
9
Serve fresh and crispy, and enjoy this authentic Vietnamese sweet treat!
