Vietnamese Corn And Coconut Fritters Cha Bap Ran Recipes

CHè BắP (VIETNAMESE SWEET CORN PUDDING) RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Stand each ear of corn up in a bowl and, holding it sturdy, run a sharp chef's knife down the length of the ear to shave off the kernels. Set the kernels aside. Combine the corn cobs, pandan leaves (optional), and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place tapioca pearls in a small bowl, cover with cold water by 1/2 inch and let stand. Remove corn cobs and pandan leaves from the pot and discard. Add coconut milk, corn kernels, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the pot and stir to combine. Return to a boil and then simmer until corn is tender, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar and salt, if desired. Stir tapioca pearls into the pot and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat to cool. Can refrigerate for up to 2 days. If it gets too thick and gloppy, thin it with water. Serve warm or cold in bowls or glasses. Garnish with sesame seeds just before serving.

VIETNAMESE CORN AND COCONUT FRITTERS CHA BAP RAN

Steps:

• Fritter:.
• Place corn in a chopper and pulse 10 to 12 times. Remember to scrape down the sides midway with silcon spatula. You should be able to pinch together between fingers.
• Mix in a bowl with other ingredients for fritter except oil.
• Dipping sauce:
• In a small bowl mix the sauce ingredients and dissolve the sugar. Taste and add more sugar and/or water to decrease heat of sauce.
• Set aside.
• Preparing:.
• Use a wok or heavy skillet. Pour oil in to one inch depth. Heat the oil to 350F on a deep fry thermometer. Test if needed by dropping in a bit of batter. It should immediately cause bubbling and float to the top in 5 seconds.
• When ready drop by tsp of batter into oil. They will sink, be surrounded by bubbles and rise to the top within seconds. You may put as many as you like in without crowding the surface once they float. They should become golden brown. Turn once. Use paper towels to blot gently and let drain on towels. If they deflate? You pulled them too soon. Add more time. You want them to hold the shape and be slightly crispy. Watch your temp it needs to stay at 350F.
• Serve with sauce.
• NOTES
• Use fresh sweet corn if possible. If it is not in season use frozen.
• Note for those interested in removing egg, it won't work with powdered subs. The egg is to hold it together. Untried with tofu as sub for egg. Use at own risk.