Bánh Bèo

Bánh Bèo is a traditional Vietnamese breakfast dish featuring delicate rice cakes topped with savory ingredients, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This healthy version incorporates fresh herbs and vegetables, making it a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Tapioca starch - 30 grams
• Water - 300 ml
• Shrimp - 100 grams, peeled and deveined
• Green onions - 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lettuce leaves - 2 large, for serving
• Mint leaves - a handful, for garnish
• Chili sauce - to taste

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca starch, and water to create a smooth batter. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2. While the batter rests, prepare the shrimp by marinating them with fish sauce and half of the chopped green onions.
3. Heat a non-stick steamer or pot with water and bring it to a boil. Grease small ramekins or shallow dishes with vegetable oil.
4. Pour a thin layer of the batter into each ramekin and place a few marinated shrimp on top. Steam for about 5-7 minutes until the cakes are set.
5. Once steamed, remove the ramekins from the steamer and let them cool slightly. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and shrimp.
6. To serve, place the steamed rice cakes on a plate, garnish with the remaining green onions, mint leaves, and serve with lettuce leaves and chili sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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