Description
Delicious Bánh Giò: Vietnamese Dumplings with a Twist are an irresistible treat that brings the vibrant flavors of Vietnam to your kitchen. These steamed dumplings feature a delicate rice flour skin, filled with savory pork, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures a melt-in-your-mouth experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb ground pork (or pork shoulder)
- 1/2 cup fresh shiitake or wood ear mushrooms, chopped
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix ground pork, mushrooms, green onions, fish sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Make the Dough: Whisk together rice flour and water in another bowl until smooth. Add a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the Dumplings: Lightly grease small bowls or molds. Pour a thin layer of dough into each mold, add filling, then cover with more dough.
- Steam: Place molds in a steamer pot over medium heat and steam for 30 minutes until dumplings are set.
- Serve: Remove from molds, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg