Persian Pistachios + Vietnamese Vermicelli + American Dark Chocolate = A Fusion of a Chocolate Bar


By Tannaz (@mullberyblvd)


With only five ingredients, this pistachio chocolate bark is crispy, delicious, and so easy to make. What sets it apart is the use of vermicelli rice noodles, which provide a thin, wafer like texture when fried. And because they are made solely from rice, they’re also naturally gluten-free.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 Vietnamese fine rice vermicelli noodles (banh hoi)
  • 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachio see post for substitutions
  • ¼ cup neutral oil for frying
  • 12 ounce bag of semi sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ teaspoon course salt or more if desired
INSTRUCTIONS:

Fry the Vietnamese Fine Rice Vermicelli (Banh hoi)

  • Pour enough oil into a small pan to create a 1-inch layer. Set the temperature to medium-high heat.
  • Test the oil’s temperature by dropping a broken piece of the vermicelli sheet into the pan. The oil is ready when the dry noodles immediately start to sizzle and rise.
  • Carefully add one vermicelli sheet to the hot oil. The sides will begin to curl within 30 seconds. Use tongs to gently push the sides down.
  • The vermicelli will puff up and turn golden brown in approximately 45-60 seconds.
  • Remove the vermicelli sheet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Melt the Chocolate

  • Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 45-seconds, stir, and then continue to heat for 30 second intervals until 75% of the chocolate has melted.

Prepare the Nuts

  • In a food processor or with a knife, roughly chop the pistachios (nuts). It’s okay to have some small pieces and some larger ones.

Assemble the Bark

  • Place the fried vermicelli noodles on a parchment paper-lined quarter baking sheet. Break them into smaller pieces if necessary to cover the baking sheet completely.
  • Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the fried rice sheets in a thin layer, reserving a few tablespoons for the final decoration.
  • Spread the nuts in an even layer on the chocolate.
  • Drizzle the reserved melted chocolate over the pistachios. Sprinkle with salt.

Set and Serve

  • Place the assembled bark in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
  • Remove from the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 5 minutes before cutting into pieces.

Enjoy your delicious pistachio chocolate bark!

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