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Nutty Vietnamese Peanut Rice Cakes with Scallion Oil

Name: Nutty Vietnamese Peanut Rice Cakes with Scallion Oil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Sticky rice, 2 cups, soaked overnight; Roasted peanuts, 1 cup, finely chopped; Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Scallions, 6, finely sliced; Vegetable oil, 1/4 cup; Salt, 1/2 teaspoon; Soy sauce, 1/4 cup; Lime juice, 2 tablespoons; Water, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Chili, 1, finely chopped (optional)

Enjoy delicious Vietnamese-style rice cakes enhanced with roasted peanuts and drizzled with fragrant scallion oil. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these crispy delights bring a nutty essence that pa

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 15, 2025

Nutty Vietnamese Peanut Rice Cakes with Scallion Oil — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice Cakes

For the Scallion Oil

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 774 kcal
Protein: 18.75 g
Carbs: 89.25 g
Fat: 39 g
Fiber: 4.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3095 kcal
Protein: 75 g
Carbs: 357 g
Fat: 156 g
Fiber: 18 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Sticky rice 2 cups, soaked overnight	1300	22	285	2	4
Roasted peanuts 1 cup, finely chopped	828	38	24	72	12
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons	35	5	4	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	13	0	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Scallions 6, finely sliced	30	1	7	0	2
Vegetable oil 1/4 cup	480	0	0	54	0
Salt 1/2 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Soy sauce 1/4 cup	70	9	8	0	0
Lime juice 2 tablespoons	8	0	2	0	0
Water 1 tablespoon	0	0	0	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	13	0	0
Chili 1, finely chopped (optional)	6	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice

1
Drain and Rinse Rice
Drain the soaked sticky rice and rinse thoroughly.
2
Steam Rice
Steam the sticky rice in a bamboo steamer over boiling water for 25–30 minutes, until it's fully cooked.
3
Season Rice
Once cooked, allow the rice to cool slightly and mix with soy sauce, sugar, and salt.

Making the Scallion Oil

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Cook Scallions
Add the sliced scallions and salt, stirring until scallions are soft but still vibrant green.
Tip: Ensure the scallions do not brown to maintain a vibrant color and fresh taste.
3
Set Aside
Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make Nutty Vietnamese Peanut Rice Cakes with Scallion Oil

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Forming the Cakes
Shape the sticky rice into small, compact patties using damp hands.
2
Frying the Cakes
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, and fry each rice cake until golden brown on both sides.
3
Flavor Finishing
Drizzle with scallion oil while still hot.