Teresa's Recipes
Banh Duc
Savor the heart of Vietnamese cuisine with our Banh Duc recipe. These light and delicate rice flour pancakes are topped with a flavorful blend of ground pork, succulent shrimp, and crunchy wood ear mushrooms, offering an exciting medley of taste and textures. Banh Duc, a traditional dish savored across Vietnam, is an ode to the country's culinary creativity, often enjoyed as a delightful breakfast or a comforting meal. Its simplicity is its charm, showcasing how humble ingredients can come together to create a dish that's truly satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3, finely chopped Green onions
- 1 cup, finely chopped Wood ear mushrooms
- 1 cup, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 1 cup Ground pork
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Rice flour
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Sugar: 1g
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, water, and salt, mixing until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of cooking oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly to create a thin pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed until all pancakes are cooked.
- In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil over medium heat. Add the ground pork, cooking until browned and fully cooked.
- Add the shrimp, wood ear mushrooms, and half of the green onions to the pan, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink and the mushrooms are tender.
- Season the mixture with fish sauce and black pepper to taste, stirring well to combine.
- To serve, cut the Banh Duc pancakes into bite-sized pieces and top with the savory pork and shrimp mixture. Garnish with the remaining green onions.
- Enjoy your Banh Duc warm, savoring the unique blend of flavors in this traditional Vietnamese dish.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with tofu and the shrimp with more mushrooms or veggies of your choice.
- The pancakes can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making this a perfect quick-fix meal for busy days.