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Bánh Bèo

Savory Bánh Bèo: Your New Favorite Vietnamese Snack at Home

Discover the delightful flavors of Bánh Bèo, charming Vietnamese steamed rice cakes that make for a perfect appetizer or family meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 1 cup Rice Flour Essential for chewy texture.
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Flour Provides elasticity.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Room temperature.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Adds moisture.
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Dried Split Mung Beans Soak overnight.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Shrimp Cook until crumbly.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Used for scallion oil.
For the Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce Base for nuoc cham.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Balances the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Adds acidity.
  • 1 clove Garlic Key flavor component.
  • 1 teaspoon Bird's Eye Chilies Adjust for heat preference.

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowls

Method
 

How to Make Bánh Bèo
  1. Soak mung beans overnight; soak dried shrimp for at least 2 hours.
  2. Boil mung beans until tender, about 30 minutes; mash gently with salt.
  3. Sauté soaked shrimp in oil until crumbly, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Whisk rice flour, tapioca flour, salt, and water together until smooth.
  5. Bring water to boil in steamer; oil small bowls to prevent sticking.
  6. Pour 1 tablespoon of batter into each bowl; steam for 6-8 minutes.
  7. Sauté chopped green onions in oil until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Mix fish sauce, water, sugar, lime juice, garlic, and chilies until sugar dissolves.
  9. Top each cake with mung bean mash, shrimp, scallion oil, and serve with nuoc cham.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Garnish with crushed peanuts for added crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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