Today, TasteVN will guide you on 3 ways to make shrimp, snails, and beef served with rice crackers, a rustic yet unique dish to treat your family. These will be 3 stir-fried dishes that bring a new flavor to your family, and they are also very suitable for everyone to gather and enjoy together. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Shrimp with rice crackers
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shrimp with rice crackers For 3 people
Rice cracker 1 piece Fresh shrimp 300 gr Pineapple 1/4 piece (pineapple) Onion 1/2 bulb Spring onion 2 stalks Garlic 2 cloves Chili 3 pieces Annatto oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Seasoning/salt A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- Choose shrimp that are still alive, have a bright color, with the tail curled up, and a naturally curved back, not straight.
- Avoid choosing shrimp that feel soft and mushy when picked up and have a pale white color, with the head and body separating as they may be spoiled.
- Shrimp soaked in chemicals will have tails fanned out like a fan, with swollen bellies and backs, a pale and inconsistent color, with water seeping from the segments.
How to choose fresh pineapple
- Ripe and delicious pineapples will have an eye-catching yellow color, sometimes mixed with green spots, avoid buying those that are unevenly colored.
- Choose those that are slightly rounded, short, with larger eyes if possible. These are mature, naturally ripened fruits with lots of flesh.
- When holding the pineapple, you should feel a moderate softness, the skin slightly wrinkled, and a sweet aroma that is not overwhelming, then you should buy it.
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How to prepare Shrimp with rice crackers
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the shrimp thoroughly with water. Then, soak the shrimp in a bowl of diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then rinse again with water and let drain.
Peel the pineapple, remove the core, discard all the eyes of the pineapple, rinse briefly with water, let drain, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the onion, wash it clean, and then dice it. Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Wash the green onions, let drain, and then chop finely.
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Stir-fried dish
Place a pan on the stove, set the heat to medium, and add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil into the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Next, add the onion and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the shrimp and stir-fry together until the shrimp turns orange-red.
Next, add the pineapple and stir-fry. Season the pan with 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, then stir-fry evenly for 2 – 3 minutes.
Finally, add the chopped chili and scallions, stir-fry for another minute, then adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat, serving everything on a plate.
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Finished product
The finished dish is well-seasoned. Take a piece of rice paper, scoop some stir-fried shrimp, and with one bite, the flavors of the dish come together, making you exclaim how delicious it is.
The rice paper is crispy, the shrimp is perfectly cooked with a light sweetness, combined with the sweet taste of pineapple and the crunchy onion, it’s indescribably delicious.
2. Snails with rice paper
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snails with Rice Crackers For 2 people
Rice cracker 1 piece Snails 500 gr Vietnamese coriander 100 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 2 bulbs Lemongrass 1 stalk Chili a little (sliced) Satay 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Sugar/ground pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious snails
- Live and fresh snails are those that retract into their shells when touched.
- Dead snails have a strong foul smell, and the hard shell retracts deeply; if you drop them in water, they will float upside down.
- To buy snails of the best quality, you should purchase them at reputable stores, supermarkets, or large markets. You can choose bitter snails, stuffed snails, or fragrant snails according to your preference.
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How to prepare Snails with Rice Crackers
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the snails in water with a bit of sliced chili for about 1 hour. Remove the snails and rinse them thoroughly with water several times, then boil them until cooked and use a toothpick or fork to separate the snail meat.
Wash the lemongrass and slice it thinly.
Peel the garlic and shallots, chop them finely, and then mince them.
Pick the young tops of the Vietnamese coriander, discard the older stems, wash them thoroughly, let them drain, and cut them into pieces about 1/2 finger length.
How to clean snails to remove sand
- Method 1: Use a bowl filled with rice washing water and soak the snails for about 1 – 2 hours; all the mud in the snail’s mouth will automatically come out and clump into slimy chunks. Just rinse with clean water to have clean snails ready for cooking.
- Method 2: When you buy snails, put them in a bowl of water, add a few slices of chili, and let them sit for about 1 to 2 hours; the heat from the chili will make the snails spicy and they will quickly expel all the dirt. After that, just rinse them clean with water and they are ready to be cooked.
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Stir-fry the dish
Place a frying pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add lemongrass, shallots, and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the snails and stir-fry evenly. Season the pan with 2 tablespoons of satay, 1/4 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fermented fish sauce, then stir-fry for 2-3 minutes for the seasoning to soak into the snails.
Finally, add the Vietnamese coriander and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking before turning off the heat and plating everything.
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Finished Dish
The completed dish has a characteristic aroma of Vietnamese coriander and lemongrass. The snail meat is chewy, infused with just the right amount of seasoning, with a slight spicy taste from pepper and satay. To fully appreciate the deliciousness of this dish, you should use rice crackers to scoop up the snails.
Try to feel the crunchiness of the rice crackers when eating with a bit of stir-fried snails right from the first bite. You won’t be disappointed; on the contrary, you will be amazed by the irresistible flavor of this dish.
3. Beef with Rice Crackers
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Beef with Rice Crackers For 2 people
Ground beef 250 gr Lemongrass 2 stalks Vietnamese coriander A little Garlic 2 teaspoons (minced) Satay 1 tablespoon Fried onions 2 teaspoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasonings A little (Sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious beef
- Choose soft, small pieces of beef that do not look too fine, have a bright red color, and good elasticity.
- Do not buy pieces of beef that have a pale green or dark red color, with fat that is dark yellow, showing white spots on the meat and feeling mushy and slimy when touched.
- To purchase beef of the best quality and ensure hygiene, you should buy from reputable stores, supermarkets, or large markets. Additionally, you can buy beef and ask the seller to grind it for you or buy it to grind yourself using a meat grinder.
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How to make Beef with Rice Crackers
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the lemongrass, drain, chop finely, and then mince.
Buy Vietnamese balm and remove the roots and any damaged or wilted leaves, keeping only the tender tops. After that, wash them clean, drain, and cut into pieces about 1/2 finger length.
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Stir-fried dish
Add the beef to a bowl along with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, then mix well and marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced lemongrass and garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Next, add the meat and stir-fry continuously for 3 – 4 minutes, then season the pan with 1 tablespoon of chili paste, 2 teaspoons of fried shallots, and a little Vietnamese coriander, and stir-fry for another 1 – 2 minutes.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, turn off the heat, and serve everything on a plate.
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Final product
When enjoying this dish, you will experience the chewy and delicious taste of beef combined with the spicy and fragrant flavors of chili, pepper, and lemongrass, which are very tasty and unique. Using rice crackers to scoop the beef is fantastic. Take your time to savor and enjoy!
How to choose delicious rice crackers
- Choose crackers that have a beautiful golden color and are crispy.
- Avoid purchasing crackers that are burnt or have become soft and no longer crispy.
- You can buy pre-baked rice crackers at stores or supermarkets, or you can buy raw rice crackers to bake at home.
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The above is a guide on 3 ways to make shrimp, snails, and beef with rice crackers that are rustic and unique to treat your family. Don’t you think these three stir-fried dishes are extremely easy to make, do not take too much time, but bring a new flavor to your family? Wishing you success in your cooking!
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