Steamed Rice Rolls (Bánh Cuốn)

Steamed Rice Rolls, or Bánh Cuốn, is a traditional Vietnamese dish celebrated for its delicate texture and flavorful filling. This recipe guides you in crafting light and thin rice sheets, filling them with a savory blend of minced pork, mushrooms, and shallots, then rolling them into neat parcels. The dish is typically accompanied by fresh herbs, crispy fried shallots, and a side of fish sauce for dipping. Enjoyed as a light meal or snack, Steamed Rice Rolls showcase the balance of subtle flavors and textures that is characteristic of Vietnamese cuisine.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 8 oz mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of rice flour with 1 1/4 cups of water to create a thin batter. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly oil the pan if necessary. Pour a ladle of batter, swirling to form a thin sheet.
3. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the edges start to lift. Remove the sheet and place on a clean surface.
4. In a separate pan, cook ground pork with chopped mushrooms and minced garlic over medium heat until the pork is fully cooked and browned. Stir in fish sauce and cook for another minute.
5. Place a spoonful of the pork mixture in the center of a rice sheet. Fold the sides over the filling to create a roll.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling. Keep rolls warm by covering them with a damp cloth.
7. Serve the Steamed Rice Rolls with fresh herbs, crispy fried shallots, and fish sauce for dipping.

Keywords: Lunch, Savory, Traditional, Vietnamese, Steamed

Spice Rack: Salt, Pepper, Fish Sauce

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