Dzung Cooks Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls (Banh Cuon + Nuoc Mam)

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative for vegetarians.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce can substitute for fish sauce in flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

In a large bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca flour, oil, salt, and warm water. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.

In a large skillet, drizzle olive oil and heat it up.

Sauté minced garlic for a couple of minutes.

Add ground pork and cook, breaking it down into small pieces.

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and kosher salt. Mix well.

Add chopped jicama, onion, re-hydrated wood-ear mushrooms, and cracked pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

In a non-stick pan, wipe with oil and add half a ladle of batter, spreading it evenly.

Cover with a lid and cook for 1 minute until translucent.

Wrap the filling into spring roll shapes using the crepe wrapper.

Top with fresh bean sprouts, chopped mint, fried green onions, and chopped cucumbers.

Prepare fish dipping sauce by mixing sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, and warm water.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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