_Pulls hair into messy bun and rolls up sleeves_
Oh honey, let me tell you about the breakfast that’ll make you forget all about your basic avocado toast! As a Vietnamese food enthusiast (and someone who’s burned more bánh mì than I’d like to admit), I’ve perfected this heavenly Bánh Cuốn recipe that’ll have your taste buds doing the cha-cha.
Bánh Cuốn are these dreamy, delicate rice rolls filled with ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and shallots. Think of them as the silkier, more sophisticated cousin of your regular breakfast crepes. Trust me, once you master these bad boys, your brunch game will never be the same!
Here’s what you’ll need (don’t skip anything, I’m watching you 👀):
For the rice sheets:
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup tapioca starch
– 2 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling (the good stuff):
– 1/2 lb ground pork
– 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms, finely chopped
– 2 shallots, minced
– Fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste
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Now, let’s get cooking (and try not to make a mess like I usually do):
1. Mix your rice flour, tapioca starch, water, and salt until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through TikTok, just saying).
1. While waiting, sauté those shallots until golden brown (and try not to cry – we’ve all been there). Add the pork and mushrooms, season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until the pork is done but still juicy.
1. Here comes the fun part! Heat 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.
1. Using a bamboo stick or spatula, gently lift the edge (be gentle, these sheets are more delicate than your ex’s ego). Add some filling and roll it up like a pro!
Serve these beauties with fresh herbs, cucumber slices, and nước chấm (that addictive Vietnamese dipping sauce). And don’t forget the essential crispy fried shallots on top – because let’s be real, fried shallots make everything better!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve made this for breakfast and ended up eating it for lunch AND dinner too. It’s that good!
Before you run off to your kitchen, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more amazing recipes that’ll make your mama proud! And pretty please, drop a comment below telling me how this recipe turned out for you – did you nail it on the first try, or did you have a kitchen adventure like my first attempt? 😉
Remember, cooking is all about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. Now go forth and make those bánh cuốn – and if they’re not perfect the first time, just call them “rustic” and own it, queen! 💁♀️
Happy cooking, loves! 🥢✨
