Bánh Cuốn Nóng (Steamed Rice Rolls with Pork and Mushrooms)

Ingredients

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• 1 cup (120 g) rice flour
• 1/2 cup (60 g) tapioca starch
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 oz (225 g) ground pork
• 1/2 cup dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

Let’s make it

1. Whisk rice flour, tapioca starch, water, and salt into a thin batter and let rest 15 minutes.
2. Cook pork, mushrooms, and shallot in oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the pork is fully cooked. Season with fish sauce, sugar, and pepper.
3. Lightly oil a shallow pan or plate, pour in a thin layer of batter, cover, and steam 1 to 2 minutes until set. Repeat with the remaining batter.
4. Fill each rice sheet with the pork mixture, roll it up, and top with scallions.