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Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Fresh Rice Rolls)

Easy-to-follow recipe with a step-by-step guide for making Banh Cuon (Vietnamese fresh rice rolls) with freshly made rice pancakes in a non-stick frying pan. 
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Light Meal
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Banh Cuon, Vietnamese Banh Cuon, Vietnamese Fresh Rice Rolls
Servings: 6
Author: kanthi

Equipment

  • 20cm Nonstick Frying Pan

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 200 g ground pork
  • 20 g dried wood ear mushrooms soaked, drained and minced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Rice Pancakes

  • 100 g rice flour
  • 30 g tapioca flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 250 ml water or as needed
  • Oil for greasing the pan

For Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

  • 4 tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 fresh red chill halved, deseeded, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped

For Serving

  • Lettuce and your choice of fresh herbs
  • Steamed mung bean sprouts
  • Cucumbers julienned
  • Fried shallots or shirmp

Instructions

Make the Filling

  • Gather the ingredients; minced garlic, chopped onion, ground pork, soaked, drained, and minced dried wood ear mushrooms, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Stir-fry the garlic until fragrant, then chopped onion, ground pork, and chopped mushrooms.
  • And then season with fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir-fry for a few minutes until well combined.
  • Transfer to a plate and let it cool.

Make the Pancakes

  • Gather the ingredients; rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, cooking oil, and water.
  • Mix the rice flour, tapioca flour, and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and mix.
  • Add water, a little at a time, and whisk to make a thick paste.
  • Add the rest of the water and whisk until you have a smooth batter without lumps.
  • Let the batter rest for about 30 minutes, covered.
  • Heat a 20cm nonstick pan over low heat. Lightly grease the pan with oil. Remember, controlling heat is an essential part of making these pancakes as they cook quickly.
  • Once hot, pour a thin layer of the batter into the pan. Cover the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Cook until the top of the pancake is dry, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let the pancake sit on the pan for a few seconds until cools off. Grease a tray or plate with oil to transfer the pancake so that it will not stick. While it cools, you can make a new pancake using the second pan, if you use two pans.
  • Carefully remove the pancake with your fingertips from the pan to the oiled tray or plate. Do not stack the pancakes.

Assemble

  • Place a spoonful of filling on the pancake.
  • Fold one end over the filling then both sides and then roll the crepe up from the bottom to form a roll.
  • Repeat with the rest of the pancakes and the filling.
  • Arrange them on a plate and sprinkle fried shallots or shrimp. Serve with fresh herbs, blanched bean sprouts, sliced cucumber, and Nuoc Cham. ENJOY!