Cha com Hanoi green rice pork patties

Method

1. 1 Soak fresh glutinous rice flakes in a little warm water for 10 minutes to soften them, then drain.
2. 2 Mix the minced pork with ground pork, chopped shallots, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper, then knead well for 5 minutes until smooth.
3. 3 Add the puffed rice and mix gently to prevent the grains from breaking, preserving their chewy texture and fragrant aroma.
4. 4 Shape into flat, round patties and steam for 15 minutes until the patties are firm and cooked through.
5. 5 Fry both sides until golden brown in hot oil for about 6 minutes, serve hot with rice noodles or rice.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 44 min

  Replace step 5: evenly spray oil on the steamed rice patties, fry at 195 degrees for 9 minutes, flipping at the 5th minute; keep steaming for 15 minutes to ensure the patties are cooked through before crisping.