Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork

Name: Crispy Vietnamese Banh Bot Loc with Shrimp and Pork
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
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

A delightful blend of chewy tapioca dumplings filled with savory shrimp and pork.

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

2 h
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Filling

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

For the Dough

300g tapioca flour

200ml boiling water

1/2 tsp salt

For Wrapping

Banana leaves, cut into 8-inch squares (or parchment paper as an alternative)

For the Dipping Sauce

3 tbsp fish sauce

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp sugar

1 thai chili, finely chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Filling

Combine Shrimp and Pork

In a bowl, combine diced shrimp and pork belly.

Add Seasonings

Add onion, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper and mix well.

Marinate

Let marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Use banana leaves for wrapping to add a subtle, earthy flavor to the dumplings.

Preparing the Dough

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine tapioca flour and salt.

Add Water

Gradually add boiling water while stirring to form a sticky dough.

Ensure the water is boiling to properly form the dough. Use parchment paper if banana leaves are unavailable.

Knead Dough

Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and set aside.

Cooking Process

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.

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.

Steam the Dumplings

Arrange the wrapped dumplings in a steamer and steam over boiling water for about 10-15 minutes until dough turns translucent.

Plating & Serving