How long can I store leftovers?

It's best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Can I make this ahead?

You can prepare the garlic butter and toppings ahead, but cook the rice paper and assemble just before serving.

What can I use instead of quail eggs?

Small chicken eggs can be used as a substitute, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

Ensure you use a gluten-free soy sauce to keep the dish gluten-free.

Can I skip the peanuts?

Yes, you can omit peanuts or replace them with toasted sesame seeds for a nut-free option.

Vietnamese Banh Trang Nuong with Quail Egg and Garlic Butter

Name: Vietnamese Banh Trang Nuong with Quail Egg and Garlic Butter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: Rice paper sheets; Vegetable oil; Garlic cloves; Unsalted butter; Soy sauce; Quail eggs; Roasted peanuts; Spring onions; Chili flakes; Hoisin sauce; Sriracha

Vietnamese Pizza

Crispy rice paper topped with quail eggs, peanuts, and spring onions, finished with a drizzle of garlic butter.

30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

Rice Paper Base

Rice paper sheets

4 large sheets

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic Butter Sauce

Garlic cloves

4 cloves, finely minced

Unsalted butter

3 tablespoons

Soy sauce

1 tablespoon

Toppings

Quail eggs

Roasted peanuts

1/2 cup, roughly chopped

Spring onions

3, finely sliced

Chili flakes

1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Finish

Hoisin sauce

2 tablespoons

Sriracha

1 tablespoon (optional)

Preparation

Preparing the Garlic Butter

Melt butter

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Sauté garlic

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add soy sauce

Stir in soy sauce and remove from heat.

Prepping the Rice Paper

Brush with oil

Brush each rice paper sheet with a thin layer of vegetable oil.

Heat pan

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and place one sheet at a time.

Cook rice paper

Cook until the edges start to curl up slightly.

Do not overheat the pan; rice paper can burn easily. Pro Tip: Tilt and rotate the pan frequently to ensure even cooking of the rice paper.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Eggs

Crack quail eggs directly onto the rice paper, gently spacing them.

Adding Toppings

Sprinkle peanuts, spring onions, and chili flakes over the eggs.

Drizzling Sauce

Drizzle the garlic butter sauce evenly across the toppings.

Plating & Serving