Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Vietnamese breakfast that’s been passed down through generations – Bánh Cuốn! These delicate rice rolls filled with seasoned ground pork and woodear mushrooms are literally what breakfast dreams are made of. Trust me, once you try these, your basic avocado toast will be taking a backseat! 💁♀️
Let’s get into this heavenly recipe that’ll have your family thinking you’ve been secretly training with a Vietnamese grandmother!
Ingredients (serves 4):
For the rolls:
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup tapioca starch
– 2 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
– 1/2 lb ground pork
– 1/4 cup dried woodear mushrooms, soaked and chopped
– 1 small onion, finely diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste
For serving:
– Vietnamese fish sauce (nước chấm)
– Fresh herbs (Thai basil, mint)
– Bean sprouts
– Fried shallots
Okay honey, let’s get cooking! First things first – soak those woodear mushrooms in warm water while we prep everything else. Trust me, these funny-looking mushrooms are game-changers!
Mix your rice flour, tapioca starch, water, and salt until smooth. The batter should be thin like crepe batter. Let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through my other recipes on Newsbreak! 😉).
For the filling, sauté your onions and garlic until fragrant (and your kitchen smells amazing!). Add the ground pork and chopped mushrooms, seasoning with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until the pork is done but still juicy.
Now for the fun part! Using a non-stick pan over medium heat, pour a thin layer of batter and swirl it around (just like making crepes, but thinner!). Cover and cook for about 30 seconds until set. Use a bamboo stick or spatula to gently lift the edge and roll it up with some filling inside.
Girlfriend, if your first few rolls aren’t Instagram-worthy, don’t stress! Mine looked like sad, wrinkled napkins when I started. Practice makes perfect!
Serve these beautiful rolls with nước chấm, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of fried shallots. The combination of textures and flavors will have you doing a happy dance in your kitchen!
If you’re loving this recipe as much as I do, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak for more delicious Vietnamese recipes and kitchen adventures! I’d love to hear how your Bánh Cuốn turned out – drop a comment below and share your cooking experience!
Pro tip: Make extra fish sauce – you’ll want to put it on everything! And don’t forget to take pictures before diving in. These beauties deserve their moment in the spotlight! 🌟
Remember, cooking should be fun and full of love. If you mess up, just call it a “creative interpretation” and own it! For more mouthwatering recipes and cooking tips that’ll make your taste buds dance, follow me on Newsbreak. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments – I love hearing from my foodie family!
Now go forth and create some Vietnamese breakfast magic! And if anyone asks where you got this amazing recipe, tell them your girl’s got you covered! 💖
Happy cooking, lovelies! XOXO
