Steamed Rice Rolls

Name: Steamed Rice Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 cups rice flour; 1/2 cup tapioca starch; 3 cups water; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, minced; 2 shallot, minced; 2 tsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Thin rice flour crepes filled with seasoned pork and wood ear mushrooms. These delicate translucent rolls offer a tender texture and savory filling.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

Whisk 2 cups rice flour, 1/2 cup tapioca starch, and 3 cups water in a bowl to make a thin batter, then let sit for 30 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté 2 minced shallot until softened.
3

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

Lightly oil a nonstick skillet over low heat, pour in a thin layer of batter, cover, and steam for 1 minute until translucent.
5

Invert the crepe onto a clean oiled surface, spoon filling along one edge, and roll tightly.

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Questions

How long does Steamed Rice Rolls take?

As written, 45 minutes: 20 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (30 minutes): "Whisk 2 cups rice flour, 1/2 cup tapioca starch, and 3 cups water in a bowl to make a thin batter, then let sit for 30 minutes."

What internal temperature should Steamed Rice Rolls reach?

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

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Steamed Rice Rolls?

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 Steamed Rice Rolls uses 1/2 lb ground pork.

Does Steamed Rice Rolls contain fish?

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

How many calories are in Steamed Rice Rolls?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 12 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Serve it with

Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink
Bun Tuoi side
Es Teler Mixed Fruit Coconut Cooler drink

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