Vietnamese Corn and Coconut Fritters Cha Bap Ran

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 4
A perfect blend of savoury and sweet Vietnamese Corn and Coconut Fritters: Cha Bap Ran
in Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup corn kernel
4 tablespoons thick coconut milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
corn oil ( for deep frying )
1 tablespoon vietnamese chili-garlic sauce or 1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce
1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
300
Sugar
4g
Fat
14g
The Vietnamese Corn and Coconut Fritters, also known as Cha Bap Ran, is a tasty appetizer enjoyed widely in Vietnam. This savoury, sweet delicacy is popularly made during weddings, celebrations, and festivities but also enjoyed as a snack. The amazing mix of salty corn (bap) and sweet coconut milk (ran) makes it a perfect appetizer. These fritters can be enjoyed as is or served with sweet chili sauce (Nuoc Cham). These fritters take under 20 minutes to prepare and can be whipped up with ingredients that are easily accessible.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, whisk coconut milk and eggs until smooth.
2.Add all-purpose flour, corn kernel, cornstarch and salt to the bowl and stir well.
3.Mix the Vietnamese chili-garlic sauce or sriracha hot chili sauce, sugar and water in a separate bowl.
4.Add the sauce mixture to the batter and mix well.
5.Preheat corn oil in a wok or frying pan for deep frying.
6.When the oil is hot, take one-fourth of the batter with a spoon and drop it into the oil. Repeat this until the wok is full of batter.
7.Ensure both sides turn golden brown. Drain them onto kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
8.Ready to serve. Serve hot and crispy with a sweet chili sauce dip.

PROS

This dish is the perfect blend of savoury and sweet.
The coconut milk adds creaminess while the corn kernels give it a nice crunchiness.

The dish is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time as it stays crispy.

It’s a great vegan option with no added MSG.

CONS

The dish is deep fried which makes it high in fat and calories.

It has a slightly spicy taste, so those who do not appreciate spice may not like it much.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Vietnamese Corn and Coconut Fritters contain dietary fibre that aids digestion and prevents constipation. The vitamin A in corn is good for protecting the eyes and improving vision, while the iron content in the corn improves blood circulation. Coconut milk contains healthy fats that are great for the heart and serves a concentrated source of energy.
It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that the body can easily burn for energy.

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