Vietnam is a premier destination for the culinary enthusiast. The country’s cuisine is renowned for its vibrant flavors, creative use of fresh ingredients, and delicate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and umami elements.
In Ho Chi Minh City, you can easily indulge in delicious food experiences in any alley or down the street. One of must-try dishes you should have tried is Bột chiên (crispy fried rice flour cakes) – a simple yet delicious street food that is perfect for on-the-go enjoyment.
Get to know What Bột chiên is
Bột chiên is simply small cut, golden-brown and crispy fried dough pieces, freshly served with sliced papaya salad and fried eggs. The flour is typically made from rice flour, tapioca flour, or a combination of these 2 ingredients.
Hot served Bột chiên is normally topped with thinly sliced scallions, and fried onions. Roasted peanuts are also commonly sprinkled over the top, providing a nutty crunch and richness.
There are ways of eating Bột chiên, drizzling or digging them in sweet and sour sauce made from soy sauce and vinegar.
When you have a bite, you can feel the crispy texture on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. The combination of the hot, freshly fried flour, the fragrant scallions, the toasted peanuts, and the crunchy fried onions creates a wonderfully textural and flavor-packed texture!
Best places to have a delicious dish of Bột Chiên
Bột chiên can be easily found at small alleys, bustling street stalls, and local markets around the city. Normally, the stall can be spotted by the signature setting of a big fried pan, a big front sign and some basic tables and sitting chairs set up nearby.
Here are suggestions of some well-known Bột Chiên stalls:
BỘT CHIÊN DÌN KÝ (2 PM – 11 PM)
📍196 Tôn Thất Hiệp, Ward 12, District 11
BỘT CHIÊN NGUYỄN KIM (9 AM – 10 PM)
📍187 Nguyễn Kim, Ward 7, District 10
BỘT CHIÊN PHÙNG HƯNG (3 PM – 10 PM)
📍200 PHÙNG HƯNG, Ward 14, District 5
BỘT CHIÊN 51 (12 PM – 12 AM)
📍51 Nguyễn Văn Lạc, Ward 21, Bình Thạnh District
BỘT CHIÊN ĐẠT THÀNH (1:30 PM – 11 PM)
📍277 Võ Văn Tần, Ward 5, District 3
Vietnam is definitely a world of culinary adventures for the passionate foodies, and those who seek for new flavors and culinary traditions! Add this special dish to your must-eat list in Ho Chi Minh City!
