Banh Tom
Sweetness of sweet potatoes and fragrance of shrimp! Hanoi's Famous Deep-Fried Fish
Description
A famous Hanoi specialty from the West Lake (Tay Ho) area: a crispy deep-fried fritter made of julienned sweet potatoes topped with a whole shell-on shrimp.
Restaurants serving Banh Tom
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Sweet potato
- Small shrimp(shell-on)
- Flour
- Turmeric powder
- Lettuce(for wrapping)
Instructions
- Julienne sweet potato, mix with yellow flour batter.
- Form a patty, press a whole shrimp on top.
- Deep-fry until crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Nuoc Cham(Sweet/sour sauce)
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet potato, Peeled shrimp, Tempura flour
Pairing
Hanoi Beer / Nuoc Cham
Trivia
Restaurants serving this line the West Lake in Hanoi. The fluffy sweetness of the sweet potato is very similar to Japanese 'Kakiage'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Cut with scissors, wrap in lettuce/herbs, and dip in sweet/sour Nuoc Cham with papaya. The crispy shrimp shell is irresistible.
Allergen
Shrimp, Wheat