
Mushrooms Banh Cuon
Pleated parcels of seasoned mushrooms, steamed till glassy — a labour of love worth every fold. Ready in 40 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Ginger1 tbsp, grated
- Mushrooms400 g
- Spring Onions3, finely sliced
- Sesame Oil1 tbsp
- Dumpling Wrappers30
- Fish Sauce2 tbsp
- Shallots3 cloves, grated
- Rice Flour200 g
Optional extras
- Mint Leaveshandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Mince the mushrooms finely and mix with the garlic, ginger, fish sauce and sesame oil.
- 2
Place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each wrapper, wet the edge, and pleat to seal tightly.
- 3
Arrange the dumplings in a steamer lined with cabbage leaves, without touching.
- 4
Steam over high heat for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers turn glassy and the filling is cooked.
- 5
Serve straight away with a dipping sauce of soy, vinegar and a few spring onions.
Chef's tip
Wet the wrapper edges well and press out any air pockets before pleating.
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Video: Bánh Cuốn / Bánh Ướt Recipe (Vietnamese Rice Rolls) with pork and mushrooms. Mom's recipe · on YouTube