Definition

Noun: A type of Vietnamese crispy cracker or chip made primarily from glutinous rice flour and shrimp powder. It is typically thin, round, and puffs up dramatically when deep-fried or grilled.

Usage Examples

• is a popular snack often served with beer.
• My grandmother makes the best homemade .
• Before eating, you need to fry the until it puffs up.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: is a common feature in Vietnamese gatherings and is considered a quintessential Vietnamese snack (). It is often served as an appetizer or with drinks.
• Preparation Method: The term inherently refers to the uncooked, hard disc. The act of cooking it is described separately, e.g., "nướng bánh phồng tôm" (to grill it) or "chiên bánh phồng tôm" (to fry it).

Variants and Related Words

• Bánh phồng: A more general term for puffed crackers, which can be made from other ingredients like taro () or without shrimp.
• Bánh đa: Refers to a different type of Vietnamese rice cracker or sheet that is often thicker and can be eaten soft or crispy.

Synonyms

• Shrimp cracker
• Shrimp chip
• Prawn cracker (commonly used in English contexts for similar Asian snacks)

Related Phrases

• Gói bánh phồng tôm: A packet/bag of shrimp crackers.
• Bánh phồng tôm nướng: Grilled shrimp crackers (a common preparation method).
• Bánh phồng tôm chiên giòn: Deep-fried crispy shrimp crackers.

Related Idioms

There are no common idioms specifically using the term "bánh phồng tôm". It is used literally to refer to the food item.

noun

1. Glutinous rice chupatty mixed with powdered shrimp