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Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc (Vietnamese Miniature Dumplings)
Banh Bot Loc is a popular Vietnamese snack made from small, chewy dumplings filled with shrimp or pork. The dish is typically served in a sweet broth.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 1 cup glass noodles
Filling
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup pork, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
Garnish
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, thinly sliced
Banh Bot Loc Sauce (if applicable)
Mix the following:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth
Recipe Steps
1. Prepare the Filling
Combine shrimp, pork, fish sauce, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Cook the Glass Noodles
Cook glass noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Assemble the Dumplings
Combine cooked noodles, filling mixture, and beaten egg in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
4. Steam the Dumplings
Steam dumplings for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
5. Prepare the Broth
Combine chicken broth, water, fish sauce, sugar, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer.
6. Serve the Banh Bot Loc
Add cooked dumplings to the hot broth. Garnish with green onions, bean sprouts, and pickled ginger.
Optional: Spicy Banh Bot Loc
- Add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the filling mixture for an extra spicy kick.
Note:
Banh Bot Loc can be made ahead of time by preparing the filling and noodles. Store in the refrigerator overnight then assemble and steam the next day.
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