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Phở Cuốn Recipe (Vietnamese Rolled Pho)

Phở cuốn is a refreshing and easy-to-make Vietnamese dish for the main course. You can prepare it with very simple ingredients and preparation steps!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: Phở Cuốn, Vietnamese Rolled Pho
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Dietary Preference: Dairy-Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 603kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Ladle
  • Spatula
  • A pair of tongs
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Steamer

Ingredients

Beef Stir-fry

  • 300 grams beef (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Phở Noodles

  • 200 grams rice flour
  • 150 grams tapioca flour
  • 350 ml water

Herbs and Vegetables

  • 2 small carrots
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • Optional vegetables: lettuce Thai basil, Vietnamese balm, beefsteak plant, fish mint, etc.

Instructions 

  • Add rice flour, tapioca flour, and water to the bowl. Mix them well. Let the batter rest for 2 hours.
  • Julienne the carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper into thin strips.
  • Mix the sliced beef with minced ginger, black pepper, and three-quarters of the minced garlic. Marinate the beef for at least 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Drop in the rest of the minced garlic. Add the marinated beef and salt. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then transfer the beef to a plate.
  • Add the carrot strips to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  • Fill one-third or half the steamer with water. Bring to a boil. Brush or spray a dish with some oil to make it non-stick.
  • Put the dish in the steamer. Heat it in there for 5 minutes. Ladle some of the batter into the dish and distribute it evenly.
  • Put on the lid. Steam for 3 minutes. Scrape off the noodle sheet with a knife. Repeat this process until the batter runs out.
  • Lay a sheet of phở noodles on a dish. Add lettuce, beefsteak plant, fish mint, Thai basil, beef, cucumbers, carrot, and bell pepper.
  • Wrap the phở noodle sheet around the filling into a tight roll.
  • Repeat this process until the ingredients run out.

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Notes

  • The instructions are for preparing 4 servings.
  • Don’t overcook the beef.
  • Roll the noodle sheets properly, neither too loosely nor too tightly.
  • Make sure the steaming dish is hot enough before adding the rice batter.
  • Customize the filling of phở cuốn to your liking.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1824mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5263IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg