Ann Le

Vermicelli Squares with Scallion Oil

Bánh Hỏi

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese Cuisine And Culture In Southern California's Little Saigon
Little Saigon Cookbook

By Ann Le

Published 2011

  • About

Banh hoi vermicelli is specifically used for these squares (which are also known simply as banh hoi). You can substitute them for bun, the herb noodle salad. Wrap the squares with fresh herbs from the salad platter around grilled meats and seafood. They are delicious when they are dipped in fish sauce.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak the rice vermicelli in warm water for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the noodles. Arrange them into a thin (approximately ½ inch thick) flat layer over a cheesecloth or well-oiled plate and place it in a steamer. Cover and steam for about 5 to 10 minutes over medium heat, or unti