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Illustrative photo: Thang Nguyen from Nottingham, United Kingdom — CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Bánh bột lọc

Small translucent dumplings made from tapioca starch, filled with pork and prawns, then steamed. Their soft, elastic dough is usually served as a starter or appetizer, often in Hué, dipped in a sweet fish sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Pâte

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the prawns and pork, then mix them with the sliced shallots, sugar, fish sauce, salt and pepper. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Fry the filling in an oiled pan over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until cooked and dry. Let cool.
  3. For the dough, pour the boiling water over the starch and mix quickly with a spoon, then add the oil and knead until smooth and elastic.
  4. Divide the dough into 12 portions, flatten each into a disc and place a spoonful of filling in the centre.
  5. Pinch the edges closed to form a small translucent ball, then place each dumpling on an oiled banana leaf.
  6. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, until the dough turns translucent. Serve with the sauce and fried shallots.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the pork and prawns with chopped shiitake mushrooms and mashed tofu, seasoned with soy sauce.

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