Description
A flat, rectangular steamed rice dumpling from Hue, filled with a paste of shrimp and pork, enveloped in banana leaves.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice flour
- Shrimp
- Minced pork
- Banana leaves
- Scallion
Instructions
- Cook rice flour into a thick paste.
- Spread thin on a banana leaf.
- Top with minced shrimp/pork, wrap flat, and steam.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Fish sauce、Black pepper
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Rice flour, Minced pork, Parchment paper
Pairing
Tea / Nuoc Cham
Trivia
One of the 'Three Great Hue Rice Snacks'. The aroma of the banana leaf permeates the soft dough perfectly.
Eating tips & etiquette
Open the leaf while hot, pour sauce directly on it, and scoop the soft dough with a spoon.
Allergen
Shrimp, Pork, Fish