Vegan Banh Cuon (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)

Delight in the delicate flavors and textures of Vegan Banh Cuon, a plant-based twist on traditional Vietnamese steamed rice rolls. These silky, translucent rolls are made from a batter of rice flour and tapioca starch, steamed to perfection, and filled with a savory mixture of crumbled tofu, earthy button mushrooms, and fragrant garlic, all seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of sweetness. Topped with crispy fried shallots, fresh cilantro, and aromatic mint leaves, these light yet satisfying rolls make for an irresistible appetizer or main dish. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free and vegan Vietnamese cuisine, this recipe is a festival of flavors and textures, ready to impress your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rice flour
• 1 cup Tapioca starch
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 cup Button mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Fried shallots
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Mint leaves

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca starch, water, and salt. Stir until smooth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Step 3

Add chopped mushrooms and crumbled tofu to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the mixture is well-combined and heated through. Set aside.

Step 4

Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil. Lightly oil a shallow plate or tray that fits inside the steamer.

Step 5

Stir the rice flour batter again. Pour a thin layer of the batter onto the oiled tray, just enough to cover the surface.

Step 6

Place the tray in the steamer, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until the rice sheet is translucent and set.

Step 7

Carefully remove the tray from the steamer. Use a spatula to lift the rice sheet and transfer it to a work surface.

Step 8

Spoon some of the mushroom-tofu filling along one edge of the rice sheet. Gently roll the sheet around the filling to form a thin roll.

Step 9

Repeat the steaming and rolling process with the remaining batter and filling.

Step 10

Once all rolls are made, slice them into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a serving platter.

Step 11

Garnish with fried shallots, fresh cilantro, and mint leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve with extra soy sauce or a light dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1778.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2383.3

Total Fat 66.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2424.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 394.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 62.0g	0%

Vitamin D 17.5IU	0%
Calcium 982.9mg	0%
Iron 19.6mg	0%
Potassium 2405.3mg	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: 24.7%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 65.1%