Banh Hoi (Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Cakes)

Delight your senses with Banh Hoi, the beloved Vietnamese Rice Vermicelli Cakes that bring together delicate textures and bold flavors in every bite. This traditional dish features soft, woven rice vermicelli noodles topped with fragrant scallion oil, creating a luscious base for vibrant toppings like fresh cucumber, mint, Vietnamese coriander, crunchy peanuts, and zesty lime. A drizzle of garlicky fish sauce dressing ties everything together, offering the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and aromatic notes. With just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this dish is not only visually stunning but also effortlessly achievable. Perfect for light lunches, party platters, or weeknight dinners, Banh Hoi is a harmonic blend of freshness, flavor, and authenticity that celebrates Vietnamese cuisine at its finest.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Rice vermicelli noodles
• 2 bunches Spring onions
• 4 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 bunch Vietnamese coriander
• 1 handful Mint leaves
• 1 head Lettuce leaves
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 Fresh chili
• 1 Lime
• 50 grams Peanuts

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the rice vermicelli noodles in warm water for 15 minutes or until softened.

Step 2

Drain the noodles thoroughly and set them aside.

Step 3

Chop the spring onions and set them in a small saucepan.

Step 4

Add the cooking oil to the saucepan with the spring onions and heat over medium heat until the onions are wilted and aromatic. This will create the scallion oil topping.

Step 5

Crush the garlic cloves and mix them with the fish sauce in a small bowl to make a flavorful dressing. Set aside.

Step 6

Thinly slice the cucumber and chili. Roughly chop the Vietnamese coriander, mint leaves, and peanuts. Halve the lime for squeezing.

Step 7

Boil water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the drained rice vermicelli noodles and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Avoid overcooking.

Step 8

Quickly transfer the cooked noodles to a cold water bath to stop the cooking process and drain them thoroughly.

Step 9

To assemble the banh hoi, lay the noodles onto a platter. Evenly distribute the scallion oil over the top, allowing the oil to enhance the noodles' flavor.

Step 10

Arrange the cucumber slices, chili, Vietnamese coriander, mint leaves, and lettuce leaves around the noodles.

Step 11

Sprinkle the chopped peanuts generously over the noodles.

Step 12

Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything or serve lime wedges on the side for guests to squeeze themselves.

Step 13

Serve banh hoi with the garlic fish sauce dressing to drizzle over the noodles or as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1671g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2504.4

Total Fat 85.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2980.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 387.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 59.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 595.1mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 2849.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 60.5%