Photograph of the finished Trang Bang Dew-Softened Rice Paper

Vietnam · Bánh tráng phơi sương Trảng Bàng

Trang Bang Dew-Softened Rice Paper

1 hr Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Rice paper Rice paper 16 leaves
  • Photograph of Pork belly Pork belly 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Herbs Herbs 4 bunches
  • Photograph of Cucumber Cucumber 2
  • Photograph of Green bananas Green bananas 2
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 8 cloves
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 4

Method

  1. 1 Boil pork belly with salt and dried onions for 30 minutes, let it cool, then slice it thinly.
  2. 2 Lightly grill the rice paper until slightly firm, then leave it in a humid place overnight to allow it to soften and become pliable without tearing.
  3. 3 Slice green bananas and cucumbers thinly and soak them in diluted lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. 4 Mix sweet and sour fish sauce with chopped garlic and chili peppers.
  5. 5 Wrap boiled meat, herbs, green banana, and cucumber in rice paper and dip in fish sauce.
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