Vietnamese Street Corn / Bắp Xào

Bắp xào is not a traditional Vietnamese food that I grew up eating! Bắp xào was actually created by millennials in the last handful of years as Vietnamese cuisine has evolved.
Vietnamese street corn is commonly found in you guessed it, the streets of Vietnam at various vendor stalls. You can recreate it at home with just a handful of ingredients and less than fifteen minutes!

In my house hold though, I like treating it more like a Mexican Esquites or Elote though. I think the addition of cilantro, mayo and lime juice really takes it to another level. The sweet and savory corn is balanced by the creaminess of the Kewpie mayo, the acidity of the lime, and the freshness of the cilantro. You don’t have to add it, if you want that more authentic to Vietnamese taste, but personally it’s highly recommended!

My favorite dried shrimp comes from an online retailer called Kho Market, and they’re made in Louisiana using the best Louisiana shrimp. For me personally, it’s the best quality dried shrimp that I’ve seen outside of Vietnam (not sponsored)!