# Vietnamese Fried Sticky Rice Ball (Banh Phong)

## Description
This is a unique Vietnamese street food featuring a large fried sticky rice ball that puffs up like magic, then is cut into crispy chip-like pieces and served with ketchup.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 435 per serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
- Health Score: 4/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 435
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 75mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 2 cup Soft sticky rice (cooked)
- 4 cup Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
- 2 tablespoon Ketchup (for dipping)

## Instructions
1. Add 2 cups of soft sticky rice into 4 cups of hot oil in a large wok or deep fryer.
2. Using two spatulas, break the 2 cups of sticky rice into a bunch of small pieces while frying.
3. Mix the rice pieces around in the hot oil for several minutes until they start to crisp up.
4. Shape the rice pieces back together into a large ball and press to ensure everything is holding together.
5. Continue frying the rice ball, turning occasionally, until it begins to bubble and puffs up into a perfect golden-brown ball.
6. Carefully transfer the fried rice ball onto a plate or wire rack to drain excess oil.
7. Press the fried rice ball down gently and cut it into a bunch of small tortilla chip-sized pieces using a pair of scissors and tongs.
8. Serve the crispy fried sticky rice pieces with 2 tablespoons of ketchup for dipping.

## Tags
street food, Vietnamese snack, fried rice, crispy

## Source
Recipe by: null
Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=5oI-qMCZ5dM

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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