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Banh Tom Ho Tay

Bánh Tôm Hồ Tây Recipe (Vietnamese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Fritters)

Explore the heart of Vietnamese cuisine with crunchy and delicious bánh tôm Hồ Tây, a signature dish of Hanoi that encapsulates the essence of simplicity and flavor.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Bánh Tôm Hồ Tây Recipe, Vietnamese Shrimp Fritters)
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: None
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 hours
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 132kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Ladle
  • Chopsticks
  • Sieve
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

For the Fritters:

  • 0.44 pounds medium-sized shrimp
  • 0.88 pounds large sweet potatoes
  • 3.5 ounces rice flour
  • 2.1 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 1.8 ounces tapioca starch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1.27 cups water

For the Pickles:

  • 2.8 ounces kohlrabi, thinly sliced
  • 1.8 ounces carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar

Dipping Sauce & Herbs:

  • Sweet and sour garlic chili sauce
  • Fresh herbs assortment: lettuce, fish mint, mint, basil, Vietnamese coriander
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Instructions 

  • Mix kohlrabi and carrot with 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp vinegar. Set aside.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 1 Prepare the Pickled Vegetables
  • Slice sweet potatoes into thin strips.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 2 Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
  • Soak sweet potatoes in salted water.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 2 Prepare the Sweet Potatoes1
  • Marinate shrimp with 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt, and mix well.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 3 Prepare the Shrimp
  • Combine rice flour, all-purpose flour, tapioca starch, sugar, salt, onion powder, turmeric powder, and baking powder in a bowl.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 4 Prepare the Batter
  • Gradually add 300ml water to form a thick batter. Rest for 30 minutes.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 4 Prepare the Batter1
  • Drain sweet potatoes.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying
  • Mix sweet potato strips into the batter until well coated.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying1
  • Pour enough oil into the frying pan to fully submerge the fritters, heat to medium. Spoon a portion of the sweet potato-batter mix into the oil.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying2
  • Place shrimp on top.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying3
  • Carefully lower the fritter into the hot oil, keeping its shape intact.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying4
  • Cook until golden brown and crispy, flipping once. Then drain on paper towels.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay Step 5 Frying5
  • Serve hot with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs, accompanied by dipping sauce.
    Banh Tom Ho Tay4

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Notes

  • Small fritters ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 170–190°C (338–374°F) for optimal frying.
  • For extra crunch, re-fry fritters before serving if they've cooled down.
  • Baking powder can be replaced with egg yolk for a smoother batter texture if preferred.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5.663IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg