Bánh tráng trộn, a beloved Vietnamese street food, captivates food lovers with its diversity, appeal, and ease of preparation. Using simple ingredients, you can completely make delicious and flavorful bánh tráng trộn at home. This article will guide you through 4 different ways to make bánh tráng trộn, from the familiar scallion oil version to the distinctive Tay Ninh bánh tráng trộn, along with a recipe for black dried beef – a key ingredient to make this dish even more enticing.
I. Bánh Tráng Trộn with Scallion Oil: Classic, Unforgettable Flavor
Ingredients:
- Rice paper: 100g (choose thin rice paper)
- Cooking oil: 200ml
- Scallions: 5 sprigs
- Shallots: 10 bulbs
- Shrimp salt: 2 teaspoons
Ingredients for bánh tráng trộn with scallion oilIngredients for making banh trang trộn with scallion oil, including rice paper, scallions, shallots, cooking oil, and shrimp salt.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Cut the rice paper into bite-sized strips. Wash and finely chop the scallions. Peel and thinly slice the shallots.
- Fried shallots and scallion oil: Fry the shallots with 100ml of cooking oil until golden brown and crispy. For the scallion oil, place the chopped scallions in a bowl and pour 100ml of hot cooking oil over them, then mix well.
Making scallion oilInstructions on making scallion oil: chopped scallions are placed in a bowl and hot cooking oil is poured over them, mixed well to cook the scallions.
- Mix bánh tráng: Place the rice paper in a large bowl, add shrimp salt, fried shallots, and scallion oil, then mix well. Enjoy immediately after mixing for the best crispy texture.
II. Tây Ninh Bánh Tráng Trộn: A Delicate Blend of Flavors
Ingredients:
- Dried beef: 20g
- Dried squid: 20g
- Black dried beef: 20g
- Rice paper: 100g
- Quail eggs: 10
- Roasted peanuts: 20g
- Tay Ninh shrimp salt: 10g
- Dried shredded pork (ruốc): 10g
- Shallots, garlic: as needed
- Cooking oil: as needed
- Lime: 3
- Green mango: 1
- Vietnamese coriander (rau răm): as needed
Ingredients for Tây Ninh bánh tráng trộnIngredients needed for Tay Ninh style banh trang trộn, including dried beef, dried squid, rice paper, quail eggs, peanuts, shrimp salt, shredded pork, shallots, garlic, lime, mango and rau răm.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Cut the rice paper, shred the green mango, chop the Vietnamese coriander, boil and peel the quail eggs, fry shallots and garlic until golden brown and crispy, make chili oil (if desired).
- Mix bánh tráng: Place the rice paper in a bowl, add Tay Ninh shrimp salt, lime juice, fried shallots, fried garlic, chili oil (optional), peanuts, dried shredded pork, dried beef, dried squid, mango, and Vietnamese coriander. Mix well. Finally, gently mix in the quail eggs.
Tây Ninh bánh tráng trộnImage of finished Tay Ninh style banh trang trộn, showcasing all ingredients and vibrant colors.
III. Sa Tế Bánh Tráng Trộn: Spicy and Tempting Flavor
Ingredients:
- Rice paper: 100g (choose thick, pliable rice paper)
- Dried shrimp floss (ruốc tép): 20g
- Fried shallots: 10g
- Roasted peanuts: 20g
- Chili satay (sa tế): 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp salt: 2 teaspoons
Instructions:
- Preparation: Cut the rice paper into strips, sprinkle lightly with water to create moisture.
- Mix bánh tráng: Place the rice paper in a bowl, add chili satay, dried shrimp floss, fried shallots, shrimp salt, and roasted peanuts. Mix well.
Sa tế bánh tráng trộnImage of finished sa tế banh trang trộn, with a striking red-orange color from the chili satay.
IV. Vegetarian Bánh Tráng Trộn: Perfect Choice for Vegetarians
Ingredients:
- Rice paper: 100g
- Green mango: 100g
- Vietnamese coriander (rau răm): as needed
- Vegetarian dried ribs: 20g
- Roasted peanuts: 20g
- Lime: 2
- Curry powder: 10g
- Vegetarian seasonings: salt, vegetarian fish sauce, vegetarian seasoning, cooking oil, chili powder
Ingredients for vegetarian bánh tráng trộnIngredients needed for vegetarian banh trang trộn, including rice paper, mango, rau răm, vegetarian dried ribs, peanuts, lime, curry powder, and vegetarian seasonings.
Instructions:
- Preparation: Cut the rice paper, shred the green mango, chop the Vietnamese coriander, fry the vegetarian dried ribs until crispy.
- Make sauce: Sauté curry powder until fragrant, add vegetarian fish sauce, sugar, vegetarian seasoning, and chili powder.
- Mix bánh tráng: Place the rice paper in a bowl, add lime juice, sauce, vegetarian dried ribs, mango, Vietnamese coriander, and peanuts. Mix well.
Vegetarian bánh tráng trộnImage of finished vegetarian banh trang trộn, showcasing bright colors and appealing presentation.
V. Secret to Making Black Dried Beef – The Highlight for Extra Delicious Bánh Tráng Trộn
Black dried beef is an indispensable ingredient to create the signature flavor of bánh tráng trộn. You can make black dried beef at home following this recipe:
(Ingredients and instructions for black dried beef are kept the same as the original article)
Conclusion
With the detailed instructions above, you can now make delicious and appealing bánh tráng trộn right at home. Try it and experience the diversity of this dish! Good luck!