Banh cuon: Vietnamese recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped dried mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together rice flour, tapioca flour, water, and salt until smooth. Let the batter sit for 15 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and shallots and cook until they are tender. Add ground pork and shrimp, stirring constantly until they are cooked through. Add fish sauce and black pepper, stirring to combine. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and green onion.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl the pan around to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to peel away from the skillet. Use a spatula to roll up the crepe and transfer it to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
4. Serve the banh cuon with the pork and shrimp filling on top and garnish with additional cilantro and green onion.

Verdict:

Banh cuon is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is light, flavorful, and perfect for any meal of the day. The crepes are delicate and tender, and the filling is fragrant and savory. Whether you’re trying it for the first time or enjoying it as a longtime favorite, banh cuon will not disappoint.

Serving suggestions:

Banh cuon is typically served with nuoc cham, a sweet and tangy dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, chili peppers, and garlic. You can also add a side of pickled carrots and daikon, sliced cucumbers, and fresh herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro to add texture and flavor to your meal. Enjoy!