{"id":"banh_bot_loc_c3a4911057","slug":"banh-bot-loc-vietnamese-clear-shrimp-and-pork-dumplings","title":"Bánh Bột Lọc (Vietnamese Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings)","description":"A classic Vietnamese snack featuring chewy, translucent tapioca skins filled with savory caramelized pork belly and tender shrimp, served with green onion oil and a sweet-spicy dipping sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":40,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"400g Tapioca starch","name":"Tapioca Starch","quantity":400,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"plus extra for dusting","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml boiling water","name":"Boiling Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"cup","form":"boiling","notes":"temperature must be 100°C (212°F)","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"150g pork belly, diced small","name":"Pork belly","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"diced small","notes":"skin removed","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"150g small shrimp, peeled and deveined","name":"Shrimp","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"peeled and deveined","notes":"tail-off, cut into halves if large","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 shallots, minced","name":"Shallots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 tbsp fish sauce","name":"Fish Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"divided between filling and sauce","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/8","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 tbsp annatto oil","name":"Annatto oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"for a vibrant orange color","group":"Filling","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"3 green onions, sliced","name":"Green onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"for scallion oil garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"2 tbsp cooking oil","name":"Cooking Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"neutral","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat annatto oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and shallots until fragrant.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Heat annatto oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the diced pork belly and cook until no longer pink. Stir in the shrimp, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp are orange and the liquid has mostly evaporated. Set aside to cool.","group":"Prepare Filling","title":"Add the diced pork belly","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Filling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large bowl, place the tapioca starch. Gradually pour in the boiling water (100°C/212°F) while stirring with a spoon. Once it cools slightly, knead by hand until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms. If it is too dry, add a few drops of hot water; if too sticky, add a little more starch.","group":"Prepare Dough","title":"Place the tapioca starch","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Prepare Dough"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pinch off a small piece of dough (about the size of a marble) and flatten it into a thin circle. Place one shrimp piece and one pork cube in the center. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly to seal. Repeat for the remaining dough and filling.","group":"Assembly","title":"Pinch off a small piece of dough and flatten it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully drop the dumplings in batches. Cook until they float to the surface and the skins become clear/translucent. This usually takes 3-5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring a large pot of water","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare the scallion oil: Heat 2 tbsp oil until hot, then pour it over the sliced green onions in a small bowl. Transfer the cooked dumplings immediately into a bowl of cold water for 30 seconds to prevent sticking, then drain and toss with the scallion oil.","group":"Garnish and Serve","title":"Prepare the scallion oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish and Serve"}],"notes":"Ensure the water used for the dough is boiling hot to properly gelatinize the starch. For the best clarity, use high-quality tapioca starch.","cuisine":{"group":"Southeast Asian","specific":["Vietnamese"]},"course":["appetizer","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","saute"],"equipment":["Large mixing bowl","Frying pan","Large pot","Slotted spoon"],"diet":["dairy_free","egg_free","gluten_free"],"allergens":["fish","shellfish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":24,"unit":"dumplings","note":"Approximately 6 dumplings per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Dumplings can be assembled and frozen in a single layer before boiling. Do not thaw before cooking; simply add a few extra minutes to the boiling time."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container tossed in plenty of scallion oil to prevent sticking.","reheatingNotes":"Steam for 3-5 minutes or microwave with a damp paper towel until translucent again."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbanh_bot_loc_c3a4911057%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c252e26a-9713-4562-baf4-c1e5725ffcbd","imageAlt":"Bánh Bột Lọc (Vietnamese Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["vietnamese","dumplings","snack","tapioca","shrimp","pork belly","street food"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Bánh Bột Lọc (Vietnamese Clear Shrimp and Pork Dumplings)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T21:02:57.391Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T21:02:57.391Z","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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