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VietnameseNon-veg

Banh Cuon

Banh Cuon — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home.

20 min2 servesmedium

Banh Cuon — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home. This Vietnamese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 20 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

374

kcal

17g

Protein

26g

Carbs

19g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • lemongrass100 ml
  • chili4
  • tofu1 cup
  • shrimp1 tsp
  • lime300 g
  • shallot1 cup
  • basil200 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for banh cuon and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Banh Cuon take to cook?
Total time is about 20 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Banh Cuon vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are lemongrass, chili, tofu.