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Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Beef Rice Rolls)

Make authentic Bánh Cuốn with delicate steamed rice rolls filled with savory beef, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. A classic Vietnamese breakfast that's light, flavorful, and easy to prepare at home.

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Prep Time 23 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Vietnamese

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Batter

  • 1 package bánh cuốn flour
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Extra cooking oil for greasing the pan

For the Filling

  • 200 g halal beef mince
  • 50 g wood ear mushrooms finely chopped
  • 80 g dried shiitake mushrooms rehydrated and finely chopped
  • 150 g jicama julienned
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 3 spring onions finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 shallots finely chopped

Filling Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon halal fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder halal
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnishes

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Fresh mint
  • Vietnamese coriander
  • Fresh coriander
  • Bean sprouts
  • Julienned cucumber

Optional Toppings

  • Crispy fried onions
  • Pickled carrots and daikon
  • Halal Vietnamese beef loaf thinly sliced
  • Crispy shrimp fritters

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the bánh cuốn flour, salt, and water until smooth. Stir in the cooking oil and let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, then sauté the onions and shallots for about 3 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and spring onions and cook for another minute.
  • Add the julienned jicama and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add the beef mince, wood ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms. Season with oyster sauce, halal fish sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, pepper, and sesame oil. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the mixture is dry. Allow the filling to cool.
  • Lightly grease a non-stick skillet and another serving plate with oil.
  • Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the hot skillet and quickly swirl to coat the base evenly with a very thin layer.
  • Cover with a lid and steam for 20–30 seconds until the rice sheet becomes translucent.
  • Carefully slide the rice sheet onto the oiled plate.
  • Place 1–2 tablespoons of the beef filling along the center and gently roll the rice sheet into a neat cylinder.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and filling.
  • Serve the Bánh Cuốn immediately with fresh herbs, cucumber, pickled vegetables, fried onions, and Vietnamese dipping sauce.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken mince for beef if preferred.
  • Add finely chopped carrots for extra sweetness.
  • Serve alongside Vietnamese iced coffee for an authentic breakfast.
  • Leftover filling also makes an excellent fried rice ingredient.