How to make Fried Breadsticks / khmer cha kvai

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while rice flour can reduce costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola oil is often less expensive.

Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes.

Add yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut the dough into strips about 1 inch wide.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Fry the dough strips in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the fried breadsticks and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds while still warm.

Serve hot as a snack or appetizer.

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