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Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork

Name: Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined, diced; 150g pork belly, finely diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 300g tapioca flour; 200ml boiling water; 1/2 tsp salt; Banana leaves, cut into 8-inch squares (or parchment paper as an alternative); 3 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 thai chili, finely chopped

This Vietnamese dish features transparent, chewy dumplings filled with seasoned shrimp and pork, offering a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors.

4.9(406 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 10, 2025

Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Filling

For the Dough

For Wrapping

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 535 kcal
Protein: 12.75 g
Carbs: 74.75 g
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 0.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2138 kcal
Protein: 51 g
Carbs: 299 g
Fat: 80 g
Fiber: 2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined, diced	138	31	1	1	0
150g pork belly, finely diced	518	15	0	52	0
1 small onion, finely chopped	28	1	6	0	1
2 cloves garlic, minced	9	0	2	0	0
1 tbsp fish sauce	8	1	1	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	13	0	0
1/2 tsp black pepper	3	0	1	0	1
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
300g tapioca flour	1062	0	258	0	0
200ml boiling water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
Banana leaves, cut into 8-inch squares (or parchment paper as an alternative)	0	0	0	0	0
3 tbsp fish sauce	24	3	3	0	0
1 tbsp lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	49	0	13	0	0
1 thai chili, finely chopped	6	0	1	0	0

These estimates are approximate and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Filling

1
Combine Shrimp and Pork
In a bowl, combine diced shrimp and pork belly.
2
Add Seasonings
Add onion, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper and mix well.
3
Marinate
Let marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Tip: Use banana leaves for wrapping to add a subtle, earthy flavor to the dumplings.

Preparing the Dough

1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine tapioca flour and salt.
2
Add Water
Gradually add boiling water while stirring to form a sticky dough.
Tip: Ensure the water is boiling to properly form the dough. Use parchment paper if banana leaves are unavailable.
3
Knead Dough
Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and set aside.

How to Make Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté the Filling
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add the marinated filling and cook until shrimp turns pink and pork is cooked through. Set aside to cool.
2
Prepare the Wrapping
Place a tablespoon of dough on a banana leaf square, flatten slightly, and add a spoonful of filling in the center. Fold the leaf to enclose.
3
Steam the Dumplings
Arrange the wrapped dumplings in a steamer and steam over boiling water for about 10-15 minutes until dough turns translucent.