Recipe of Bánh Cuốn

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cooked and seasoned ground pork
• 1/4 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup bean sprouts
• 12-15 sheets of rice paper
• Nuoc mam (fish sauce) for dipping

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Rice Batter: In a bowl, mix rice flour, water, and salt to form a thin batter. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cook Filling: Cook ground pork with seasoning until fully cooked. Add soaked and chopped wood ear mushrooms, fried shallots, cilantro, and bean sprouts. Mix well.

3. 3

   Steam Rice Sheets: On a steamer tray, ladle a thin layer of the rice batter and steam for about 2 minutes, or until it sets into a thin, translucent sheet.

4. 4

   Assemble Bánh Cuốn: Lay a sheet of rice paper flat, place a spoonful of the filling in the center, and roll it up tightly.

5. 5

   Serve: Arrange the Bánh Cuốn on a plate, garnish with extra herbs, and serve with nuoc mam sauce on the side.

6. 6

   Enjoy the delicate flavors of homemade Bánh Cuốn!