Bánh Cuốn – Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls

Bánh Cuốn – Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 150g ground pork
  • 100g shrimp, finely chopped
  • 50g wood ear mushrooms, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons fried shallots
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix rice flour, water, and salt to create a smooth, thin batter. Let rest 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Heat a non-stick crepe pan or bánh cuốn maker over medium heat. Lightly oil it.
  3. 3
    Pour a thin ladle of batter onto the pan, spreading quickly. Steam for 30-40 seconds until translucent and set. Transfer to a damp cloth.
  4. 4
    Sauté minced garlic in oil until fragrant. Add ground pork and shrimp, cook until done. Add mushrooms and fish sauce. Cool slightly.
  5. 5
    Place 2 tablespoons filling on each rice roll, fold sides inward, then roll tightly.
  6. 6
    Serve warm, topped with fried shallots and scallions. Serve with fish sauce dipping sauce (3 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced chili).
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