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🇻🇳 A TASTE OF VIETNAM

Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls).

Delicate steamed rice sheets filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, topped with fried shallots, fresh herbs and a tangy fish sauce dip.

Total time
50 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
Hard
Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls)

Ingredients

For 4 servings · Check off as you go

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4 steps
  1. Make the batter

    Whisk rice flour, tapioca, water and a pinch of salt until smooth. Let rest 30 minutes.

    35 min

  2. Cook the filling

    Sauté shallot, add pork and mushrooms. Season with fish sauce and pepper. Cook until just done. Set aside.

    8 min

  3. Steam the sheets

    Heat a non-stick pan or cloth steamer. Ladle thin batter, swirl, cover and steam 30-45 seconds until set but still flexible.

    15 min

  4. Fill and roll

    Spread a spoonful of filling on the sheet. Gently roll into a log. Repeat. Top with fried shallots, herbs and serve with nước chấm.

    10 min

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Bánh Cuốn (Steamed Rice Rolls) · Step 1 of 4

Make the batter

Whisk rice flour, tapioca, water and a pinch of salt until smooth. Let rest 30 minutes.

35 min

Cooking Tips

The batter must be very thin and the steamer very hot. Work quickly — the sheets cook in seconds. A non-stick or well-oiled cloth is essential for easy release.

Nutrition per Serving

Recipe-provided estimates; values vary with ingredients and serving size.

calories
320 kcal
protein
16 g
carbs
42 g
fat
8 g
fiber
2 g

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