Hue Dumplings (Bánh Bèo, Bánh Nậm, Bánh Lọc)

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• 2 cups rice flour
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• 1 lb fresh shrimp
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/4 cup chopped green scallions
• 20-30 pieces banana leaves
• 1/2 cup fish sauce
• 3 bird's eye chilies
• 1/2 cup crispy pork skin (crushed)
• 3-4 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

1. 1Prepare Bánh nậm filling by combining seasoned ground pork, finely chopped shrimp, and green scallions.
2. 2Prepare Bánh nậm flour paste by mixing rice flour with water to a thick, smooth consistency.
3. 3Assemble Bánh nậm: spread a thin layer of flour paste onto pre-cut banana leaves, top with a spoonful of the filling, and meticulously fold into neat rectangular packets.
4. 4Prepare Bánh lọc dough: combine tapioca flour with hot water and knead to form a pliable, translucent dough.
5. 5Prepare Bánh lọc filling: season whole, richly flavored shrimp with pepper and other spices.
6. 6Assemble Bánh lọc: flatten a small portion of tapioca dough, place a whole seasoned shrimp in the center, and carefully seal the dough around it; optionally wrap in small banana leaf squares.
7. 7Prepare Bánh bèo bases: steam small, flat rice flour discs, typically in individual small cups or arranged on a plate.
8. 8Prepare Bánh bèo topping: fry or make finely crushed shrimp floss and crispy pork skin.
9. 9Steam all assembled dumplings (Bánh nậm and Bánh lọc) in a steamer until cooked through and tender.
10. 10Prepare dipping sauce: combine fish sauce, water, sugar, and thinly sliced green bird's eye chilies.
11. 11Serve Bánh bèo by topping the steamed rice discs with generous sprinkles of shrimp floss, crispy pork skin, and optional green scallions.
12. 12Unwrap and serve the steamed Bánh nậm and Bánh lọc alongside the Bánh bèo, accompanied by the flavorful dipping sauce.

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