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Banh Cuon

Delicate steamed rice crepe rolls filled with savory ground pork and earthy wood ear mushrooms. They offer a silky texture and light flavor profile perfect for a traditional morning dish.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup tapioca starch, and 2.5 cups water together in a bowl, then stir in 1 tsp of vegetable oil and rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, then saute 1 minced shallot until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 lb ground pork and 1/4 cup minced dried wood ear mushrooms, cooking until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, then stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce.

  4. 4

    Pour a thin layer of batter into a warm, lightly oiled non-stick pan, cover, and steam for 45 seconds until translucent.

  5. 5

    Invert the cooked wrapper onto an oiled plate, spoon pork filling along one edge, and roll up tightly.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Banh Cuon?

As written, 45 minutes: 20 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Whisk 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup tapioca starch, and 2.5 cups water together in a bowl, then stir in 1 tsp of vegetable oil and rest for 30 minutes."

What internal temperature should Banh Cuon reach?

For Banh Cuon, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Banh Cuon?

The entry for Banh Cuon calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Banh Cuon?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Banh Cuon uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Does Banh Cuon contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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