Description
“Bánh Cuốn” translates to “rolled cake” in Vietnamese. Traditional bánh cuốn is made from a rice batter, then steamed, and stuffed with a filling that consists of ground pork, wood ear mushroom, and onions. It is cooked and rolled one by one and topped with assorted toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Rice Rolls:
- Store-bought rice paper wrappers
- Warm water + 2 tbsp neutral oil
For the Filling:
- 1lb ground pork or ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp chicken boullion
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 medium sized yellow onion
- 1 oz woodear mushroom (soaked and chopped in tiny pieces)
- 4 cloves minced garlic
For Serving:
- Nuoc cham dipping sauce
- Pickled vegetables (carrots, daikon radish, etc.)
- Steamed bean sprouts
- Cucumbers
- Lettuce
- Mint
- Thai basil
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Fried shallots
Instructions
- Soften the Rice Paper Wrappers:
- Fill a shallow dish or a large plate with warm water and oil
- Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water, submerging it completely for 30 seconds
- Remove the rice paper from the water and place it on a clean, flat surface.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a skillet or pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add minced pork, fish sauce, chicken bouillon, oyster sauce, black pepper, and sugar. Cook until 80% done and add minced garlic, onions, and wood ear mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry for a few more minutes and set aside.
- Fill and Roll the Banh Cuon:
- Take a softened rice paper wrapper and place a small amount of the filling mixture on the lower third of the wrapper.
- Fold the bottom edge of the rice paper wrapper over the filling.
- Fold in the sides of the wrapper to enclose the filling, creating a tight roll.
- Continue rolling upward until the entire wrapper is rolled into a neat cylinder.
- Repeat the process with the remaining rice paper wrappers and filling ingredients.
- Lightly oil the plate and rolls so they don’t stick to each eachother.
- Steam for 2 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes covering it with a wet paper towel.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the Banh Cuon rolls on a serving platter.
- Serve them with nuoc cham dipping sauce and assorted vegetables and herbs.
Notes
Remember, feel free to adjust the filling ingredients or add other elements according to your taste preferences. The key is to have fun and create a dish that suits your culinary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: appetizer, Banh Cuon