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Delicious Bánh Giò: Vietnamese Dumplings with a Twist

Delicious Bánh Giò, Vietnamese Dumplings with a Twist, offer an exciting culinary experience wrapped in silky rice flour. These savory dumplings are filled with ground pork, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic shallots, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they can be served as appetizers or main dishes, impressing everyone at your table.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves 4 (8 dumplings) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fine rice flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 200g ground pork
  • 100g fresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Sauté shallots in a pan until golden brown. Add ground pork and mushrooms; cook until browned. Stir in fish sauce and let cool.
  2. Make the dough: Mix rice flour with water until smooth and thick.
  3. Assemble dumplings: Flatten small portions of dough into circles, add filling in the center, and seal well.
  4. Steam: Place dumplings on banana leaves or parchment paper in a steamer; steam for about 30 minutes.
  5. Cool slightly before serving: Let them sit for five minutes before plating. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Author: Laura Lopez
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Vietnamese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 dumplings (120g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Substitute ground pork with shrimp or tofu for different flavors. Add spices or vegetables like carrots or bok choy for extra nutrition and color.