Vietnamese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bắp Xào (Vietnamese Buttered Corn Snack)
15 minutes · 4 servings · omnivore
A popular street snack adapted with sweet corn and pantry-friendly toppings.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dried shrimp, optional
- 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots
Let’s make it
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the corn.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until hot and lightly glossy.
- Stir in scallions, sugar, salt, and dried shrimp if using.
- Top with fried shallots and serve warm.
Skip the dried shrimp for a simpler, kid-friendly version.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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