Bánh Cuốn
Bánh Cuốn is a delicate Vietnamese breakfast dish featuring steamed rice sheets filled with savory pork and herbs.
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Ingredients
- 200 g of rice flour
- 50 g of tapioca flour
- 750 ml of water
- 200 g of ground pork
- 1 tbsp of fish sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp of black pepper
- 50 g of fried shallots
- Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, or basil) to taste
- Nuoc cham (dipping sauce) to serve
Steps
In a bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca flour, and 750 ml of water until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes to hydrate and ensure a thin batter.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add ground pork, fish sauce, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
Bring a steamer to a boil. Pour a thin layer of the batter onto a greased steaming tray, covering the surface evenly. Steam for 3-5 minutes until the sheet is set.
Remove the steamed rice sheet and place it on a clean surface. Add a spoonful of pork filling and a few herbs, then carefully roll it up.
Repeat the process until all batter and filling are used. Serve warm, topped with fried shallots and with nuoc cham on the side for dipping.
Why this works
The key to perfect Bánh Cuốn lies in the texture of the rice sheets, which should be thin and pliable. Combining rice flour with tapioca flour gives a slightly chewy texture, ideal for wrapping. Allowing the batter to rest hydrates the flour, improving the elasticity of the rice sheets. When steaming, ensure the water is boiling before adding the batter; if the temperature is too low, the sheets will be gummy instead of smooth. If the rice sheets break while rolling, don’t worry—simply patch them with a bit of leftover batter or use a new sheet. This dish is a delicate balance of flavors and textures, with the savory pork complemented by the freshness of the herbs and the tangy dipping sauce, making it a well-loved breakfast staple in Vietnam.
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