Fried corn - Hanoi street food

Not new in Saigon for many years, but stir-fried corn with scallion oil in Hanoi has just appeared this cold season and has captivated many people with its deliciousness and attractiveness...

Corn is considered one of the most precious grains in the world because of its nutritional content and deliciousness. There is a story about an Emperor who had to taste a little corn in his dishes every day, before enjoying the delicacies brought from all over.

Corn can be boiled whole, or split into kernels to fry, popcorn, or cakes, all of which are very appealing. From corn kernels, street vendors also make stir-fried corn with scallion oil, a simple but equally appealing dish.

The boiled sweet corn or waxy corn is carefully separated from the kernels so that they do not break. The street chef stir-fries the corn with butter, onions, and spices in a tiny pan over a portable gas stove.

When the corn kernels are soaked in butter and seasonings and become shiny and greasy, people sprinkle fried onions, dried shrimp, pork floss, and green onions and stir well. Chili sauce is added for those who like a little spicy on a cold day. The chef stands on the sidewalk for a while stirring the corn for customers, and the aroma of butter and onions has spread throughout the street. People walking by, people drinking iced tea or lemon tea nearby must wonder what is on the three-wheeled vehicle of the man in front of them that smells so good?

Stir-fried corn is not sold on the streets in the summer. On three-wheeled carts pushing through the streets and alleys of Hanoi in the evenings and winter nights, along with boiled corn, potatoes, and cassava, stir-fried corn is added as a way to diversify the street food menu.

Cold windy winter evening. The three-wheeled vehicles slowly carry the worries and concerns of a day of hard-working lives. Carrying corn and potatoes, waiting for a call, sometimes abrupt and curt, from the buyer, “Hey corn!”, “Potatoes!”… hearing it makes one feel sad. Enjoying street food, to see the deliciousness of the dishes, the talent of the cook is not only found in luxurious places, famous restaurants.

Stir-fried corn - a simple, rustic dish on the winter streets, brings warmth and delight to the eater because of its sweetness, richness, aroma and fat. The delicious and unique dish is enough to make us feel the hardships of people making a living in a faraway place - Hanoi!

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