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Nutritional Values
280kcal
15gProtein
35gCarbs
12gFat
3gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Banh Cuon
How to order / say it
Say it
Bánh Cuốn — [bahn coo-on]
Order
Can I have the banh cuon, please?
Locally
Tôi muốn gọi bánh cuốn.
Say locally
Steamed rice rolls filled with minced pork and mushrooms.
Why try it?
Banh Cuon is beloved for its delicate texture and intricate preparation. It's a breakfast favorite in Hanoi, showcasing the ingenuity and elegance of Vietnamese cuisine.
How it tastes
Delicately thin rice sheets envelop savory pork and mushroom, with crispy fried shallots and a light fish sauce adding zest to each bite.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Originating from Northern Vietnam, Banh Cuon has been a local specialty for generations, with its exact origins tracing back to Hanoi's traditional food practices.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g rice flour
- 🥩 200 g minced pork
- 🥕 50 g wood ear mushrooms
- 🧄 50 g shallots
- 🥣 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 🧂 1 tsp pepper
- 🫒 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 🌿 30 g herbs
Method
- 1 Mix rice flour with water to form a batter.
- 2 Prepare filling with minced pork, mushrooms, and seasoning.
- 3 Steam thin layers of batter, fill with pork mixture, and roll.
- 4 Serve with fried shallots and dipping sauce.
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