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Let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Whisk together the rice flour, tapioca starch, salt, and warm water","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Drain the soaked dried shrimp and pat dry. Pulse in a food processor or pound in a mortar and pestle until they become fluffy threads. Toast the shrimp in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and slightly orange.","group":"Toppings","title":"Drain the soaked dried shrimp and pat dry","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Toppings"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat the neutral oil in a small pan until shimmering. Place the chopped scallions in a heat-proof bowl and pour the hot oil over them. Stir and set aside to cool.","group":"Toppings","title":"Heat the neutral oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Toppings"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Make the dipping sauce by combining fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and 4 tablespoons of warm water. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then add the minced garlic and sliced chili.","group":"Dipping Sauce","title":"Make the dipping sauce","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dipping Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Prepare a steamer over boiling water. Lightly grease small ceramic saucers and place them in the steamer for 2 minutes to heat up. Stir the batter and pour about 1-2 tablespoons into each saucer to create a thin layer. Steam for 5-7 minutes until the cakes are translucent and firm. Repeat with the remaining batter.","group":"Steaming","title":"Prepare a steamer","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Steaming"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once steamed, remove the saucers and let them cool slightly. Top each cake with a spoonful of the shrimp floss, a drizzle of scallion oil, and a few pieces of crispy pork rinds. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce on the side.","group":"Assembly","title":"Remove the saucers and let them cool slightly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes to ensure a smooth, silky texture. For the best presentation, use small ceramic saucers (chen) to steam the cakes individually.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["steam"],"equipment":["Steamer","Ceramic saucers","Food processor or Mortar and pestle","Whisk","Mixing bowl"],"diet":["gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":["fish","shellfish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"cake","note":"Serves approximately 4-6 people as a snack"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The batter can be made 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge. Shrimp floss and scallion oil can also be prepared a day early."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best eaten fresh. If leftovers remain, store the cakes and toppings separately. Re-steam the cakes for 2 minutes before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Steaming is the only recommended reheating method to maintain texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_beo_19185d8ebf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2f82e1f0-7506-48d8-943c-939e211c8058","imageAlt":"Bánh Bèo (Vietnamese Steamed Savory Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["vietnamese","steamed","rice cake","savory","street food","snack","gluten free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bánh Bèo (Vietnamese Steamed Savory Rice Cakes)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:02:11.892Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:02:11.892Z","related":[{"id":"banh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89","slug":"banh-trang-tron-vietnamese-mixed-rice-paper","title":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper)","description":"A popular and addictive Vietnamese street food snack featuring chewy rice paper strips tossed with savory jerky, tart green mango, aromatic Vietnamese coriander, and a spicy, tangy dressing.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_trang_tron_d4f3bf1d89%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=294e130b-c295-4b32-89de-a9db875c890f","imageAlt":"Bánh Tráng Trộn (Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper) — recipe cover","tags":["street food","spicy","tangy","chewy","vietnamese snack"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"pisang_goreng_e3ba3288a8","slug":"pisang-goreng-southeast-asian-fried-bananas","title":"Pisang Goreng (Southeast Asian Fried Bananas)","description":"A popular Southeast Asian snack featuring ripe bananas dipped in a light, crunchy batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. 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