_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Let me tell you about this absolutely life-changing Vietnamese breakfast that’ll make you want to ditch your boring old cereal forever! As someone who grew up watching my grandmother perfect this recipe, I’m beyond excited to share my family’s secret to making the most incredible Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls).
Listen, ladies (and gents), this isn’t just any breakfast – it’s a silky, delicate rice roll filled with seasoned ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and topped with crispy fried shallots that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Trust me, once you nail this recipe, your brunch game will never be the same!
What You’ll Need (because we’re fancy like that):
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup tapioca starch
– 2 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 lb ground pork
– Wood ear mushrooms, soaked and chopped
– Shallots (lots of ’em!)
– Fish sauce (the good stuff, honey)
– White pepper
– Nước chấm dipping sauce
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Now, let’s get cooking!
First, mix your rice flour, tapioca starch, and water until smooth as silk (just like we wish our hair was, am I right?). Let it rest for 30 minutes while you prep the filling.
For the filling, sauté those shallots until golden, add the pork, mushrooms, and seasonings. Cook until it’s perfect – you’ll know by the heavenly aroma filling your kitchen.
Here comes the tricky part (don’t worry, I’ve got your back): Using a non-stick pan or traditional steamer, ladle a thin layer of batter and cover for 30 seconds. Use a bamboo stick to gently lift the delicate rice sheet, add filling, and roll it up like you’re rolling your eyes at bad dating advice!
Garnish with fresh herbs, fried shallots, and serve with nước chấm. The key is in the dipping sauce, darling – it brings everything together like a perfect outfit!
Pro tip: Don’t get discouraged if your first few rolls look like they’ve been through a tornado. Mine did too, and now look at me – serving restaurant-quality Bánh Cuốn like it’s nobody’s business!
Y’all, this recipe is seriously giving me life! If you’re loving these Vietnamese breakfast vibes as much as I am, pretty please drop a comment below and share your cooking adventures. Did you nail it? Did something hilarious happen in the kitchen? I want to hear it all!
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Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with these heavenly rice rolls and my morning coffee. XOXO, your favorite Vietnamese food enthusiast! 💋
P.S. Don’t forget to share this recipe with your foodie friends – sharing is caring, and these rolls are too good to keep to yourself!
