Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Batter and Fillings

   Prepare the batter by mixing rice flour and soybean flour with liquid until smooth. Also, prepare the filling ingredients: seasoned pork, creamy steamed mung beans, and crispy shredded taro.

2. 2.Heat Pan and Oil

   Heat a non-stick or cast iron pan (like a muffin pan with round molds) over medium-high heat and add a generous amount of oil.

3. 3.Add Batter

   Pour a small ladle of batter into each mold, just enough to make a thin circle.

4. 4.Add Fillings

   Quickly add a portion of seasoned pork, a spoonful of steamed mung beans, shredded taro, and a few raw shrimps on top of the batter in each mold.

5. 5.Cook Covered

   Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for about two minutes.

6. 6.Crisp Up Uncovered

   Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for another minute to crisp up the bottom, looking for a deep golden color underneath.

7. 7.Remove and Drain

   Carefully slide each cooked Banh Cong out of the mold onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

8. 8.Repeat Cooking Process

   Repeat steps 3-7 until all the batter and fillings are used.

9. 9.Serve with Accompaniments

   Serve the Banh Cong with fresh lettuce, a variety of fresh herbs (such as purple perilla, mint, and mustard greens), and a bowl of Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.

10. 10.Enjoy

    To eat, wrap each Banh Cong in a lettuce leaf with some fresh herbs, dip it into the Nuoc Cham sauce, and enjoy.