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Hen Xuc Banh Trang Recipe

Hến Xúc Bánh Tráng Recipe (Vietnamese Baby Clams with Rice Crackers)

Hến xúc bánh tráng is a great way to level up your simple baby clam with Vietnamese seasonings. This street food specialty can instantly impress anyone with a bold flavor.
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Course: Non-course Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Hến Xúc Bánh Tráng, Vietnamese Baby Clams with Rice Crackers
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free, Keto, Low Carb
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 23kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Ladle

Ingredients

  • 1.1 pounds of baby clam meat
  • 3 rice crackers
  • 2 teaspoons of fermented shrimp sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of minced onion stalk
  • 1.5 teaspoons of ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • Basils optional
  • Crushed peanuts optional
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Instructions 

  • Stir-fry the minced onion stalk with Annatto or any cooking oil to create the aromatic base.
    Hen Xuc Banh Trang Step 1 Stir Fry1
  • Then, add the clam meat and quickly stir the mixture with 1.5 teaspoons of pepper, a teaspoon of chili powder, a teaspoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of fermented shrimp sauce.
    Hen Xuc Banh Trang Step 1 Stir Fry2
  • Stir thoroughly to distribute the seasoning evenly. You might add basil to include another layer of taste, depending on your liking.
    Hen Xuc Banh Trang Step 1 Stir Fry3
  • Assemble the clam over a plate topped with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts. Enjoy with grilled rice crackers.
    Hen Xuc Banh Trang Step 2 Assemble The Dish

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Notes

  • The recipe is based on 4 servings.
  • Before serving the clam, you can microwave the rice cracker for around a minute to get a crunchy texture.
  • Enjoy the rice crackers with clam meat while they’re still hot.
  • Aside from basils, you can use Vietnamese coriander or laksa leaves for a more exotic flavor.
  • You can enjoy the clam meat with sliced cucumbers, lettuce, chili sauce, or soy sauce.
  • Aside from rice crackers, you can have clams with white rice or bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.5mg