Photograph of the finished Tay Ninh Tamarind Rice Paper

Vietnam · Bánh tráng me Tây Ninh

Tay Ninh Tamarind Rice Paper

30 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Rice paper Rice paper 12 leaves
  • Photograph of Sour tamarind Sour tamarind 4.2 oz
  • Photograph of Dried shrimp Dried shrimp 2.1 oz
  • Photograph of Roasted peanuts Roasted peanuts 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Crispy fried shallots Crispy fried shallots 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Tay Ninh shrimp salt Tay Ninh shrimp salt 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 4

Method

  1. 1 Soak the tamarind in hot water, then strain to remove the seeds and fibers.
  2. 2 Cook the tamarind juice with sugar and a little shrimp salt until it thickens into a sauce.
  3. 3 Soak dried shrimp until soft, then roast until fragrant; roast peanuts and remove the shells.
  4. 4 Cut the rice paper into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a plate.
  5. 5 Pour tamarind sauce over the rice cake, sprinkle with dried shrimp, peanuts, fried onions, shrimp salt, and chili peppers, then mix well.
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