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Photograph of the finished Pig's Ear Crisp Spirals

Vietnam · Bánh tai heo

Pig's Ear Crisp Spirals

1 hr Hands-on time + 1 hr soaking or marinating first
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Knead the flour with water, sugar, and salt until smooth and pliable, then divide into two parts.
  2. 2 Mix the cocoa powder into one portion to create two dough blocks of two different colors.
  3. 3 Roll out two pieces of dough thinly, stack them on top of each other, and then roll them tightly into a cylinder.
  4. 4 Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour until the dough becomes firm, then slice thinly into spiral shapes.
  5. 5 Deep-fry the slices over medium heat until golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain off excess oil.

With an appliance

  • Air fryer 59 min

    Replace step 5: lightly spray both sides of the pig ear-shaped pastry slices with oil, fry at 180 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping at the 4th minute; slice very thinly after chilling to ensure even crispiness.