Preparation

45 minutes
Difficulty

Easy

Chả cốm is a familiar dish for the people of Hanoi, its unique and appealing flavor has become a characteristic symbol of the capital. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to showcase your cooking skills with this simple recipe.

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1 Mix meat with spices

2 Form the com cake

3 Fry the com cake with an air fryer

4 Finished product

Ingredients for Hanoi Chả cốm For 3 people

Ground lean meat 100 gr Raw sausage 100 gr Fresh cốm 50 gr Chopped shallots 4 tablespoons Pepper 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 tablespoon Good fish sauce 2 tablespoons

Tips for buying ingredients

How to choose fresh pork

Color: if it’s fresh pork, it will have a dry layer, bright red color, and a slightly firm surface. When cutting the meat, the cut surface will show a bright pink color, with white-pink skin that is soft. The fat part should be bright, firm, and have a characteristic aroma.
Elasticity: press your finger into the meat and then release. If it does not leave a fingerprint, the meat is elastic and has a bright pink color, then it is fresh meat; if the meat leaves a fingerprint, it is spoiled and should not be purchased!
For spring rolls, you can use a combination of fatty and lean meat, such as shoulder meat, pork belly, or pork shoulder (pork belly) is all fine.

How to choose good green sticky rice

Color of the green sticky rice: Choose those with a fresh green color, not slightly yellow or a glossy green from chemicals.
Shape of the green sticky rice: Choose sticky rice made from firm, thin, and chewy glutinous rice grains. When we lightly bite the sticky rice, we will feel it is a bit chewy, nutty, and fragrant.

Ingredients for Hanoi green sticky rice rolls

Tools needed:

Oil-free fryer, bowl, parchment paper,…

How to make Hanoi green sticky rice rolls

1

Mix meat with spices

Mix the fresh pork paste, green sticky rice, minced meat with fish sauce, shallots, seasoning, and pepper thoroughly. It is best to mix by hand.

Then place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 30 – 35 minutes.
2

Form the com cake

You take the mixed meat and press it in your palm to shape the com cake into a flat shape the size of your palm, or round depending on your preference.

To give the dish a distinctive aroma, place a layer of lotus leaves under the steamer, then place the cake balls in to steam for about 10-12 minutes.
3

Fry the com cake with an air fryer

Bake the cake for the first time at 160 degrees Celsius for about 5 minutes. For the second time, adjust the stove to 180 degrees Celsius for 7 minutes.
4

Finished product

The com cake has a slightly crispy outer layer, the filling remains soft and sweet, mixed with the nutty flavor of the com grain. It deserves to be a delicacy of the capital city.