How to Make Delicious and Simple Phan Thiet Tapioca Cake That You Can’t Resist

How to make Phan Thiet tapioca cake

• 1

  Prepare the shrimp

  First, remove the shrimp’s intestines and peel off the shell.

  Then, mix the shrimp with a little salt to clean them, and rinse them thoroughly with water.

  Next, cut the shrimp into small pieces suitable for eating.

  Tip for quickly removing shrimp intestines: Count backwards from the shrimp’s tail to the second groove between the shell, pierce through with a toothpick and pull to remove the intestine is complete.

  

  
• 2

  Marinate the shrimp

  In a bowl, add the shrimp: 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon annatto oil, 1 teaspoon seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/3 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon Korean chili powder.

  Mix well so that the shrimp absorbs the seasoning and marinate for 5 minutes.

  

  
• 3

  Sauté the shrimp filling

  Heat a pan, add about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté the marinated shrimp over medium heat until cooked.

  

  
• 4

  Make fish sauce

  Place a new pot or pan on the stove, add 100g of sugar, 125ml of water, and 125ml of fish sauce.

  Cook the fish sauce over medium heat until it boils, then reduce to low heat and cook for another minute before turning off the heat.

  When the fish sauce cools completely, add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and a little sliced fresh chili to finish.

  

  
• 5

  Mix the dough

  Add 400g of tapioca flour to the mixer, then gradually add 310ml of hot water and mix at low speed for about 2 minutes.

  After adding all the water, increase the mixing speed to medium and mix for another 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and not sticky to the hands.

  

  
• 6

  Shaping the cake

  Dust 1 layer of dry tapioca flour on the table, then roll the dough into a long shape.

  Next, use a rolling pin to flatten the dough, then use a mold or round cup to cut the dough into circles.

  Brush a thin layer of water around the edge of the dough, place shrimp in the center, and then fold the edges of the dough over.

  

  

  
• 7

  Boiling the cake

  Boil a pot of water, then add a little salt, add the shaped cakes, and boil over medium heat for about 7 minutes until the cakes are cooked.

  Next, remove the cakes and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool down.

  Tip:

  • Do not boil the cakes over high heat as it will cause the dough to break.
  • Soak the cakes in cold water to keep them chewy and prevent them from sticking together.

  
• 8

  Final product

  Place the cakes on a plate, sprinkle some fried shallots and scallion oil on top, and they are ready to enjoy.

  The tapioca cakes have a chewy and soft exterior, with fresh shrimp filling that is crispy and sweet, deliciously flavored, and paired with a tangy and spicy dipping sauce, making it super appealing.