Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng) is a unique street food delight. I first tried it on a bustling Saigon street. Each bite offered a mix of textures and flavors. This dish has since become one of my favorite snacks.
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Vietnamese Pizza Recipe
Vietnamese Pizza, also known as Bánh Tráng Nướng, is a popular and inexpensive Vietnamese street food. It is made from grilled rice paper with various toppings, such as egg, sausage, ham, minced meat, dried shrimp, seafood, and chopped green onions.
This Vietnamese street food is called pizza because of its similar appearance to traditional pizza, with a round shape and colorful toppings. However, it’s crisper and lighter, due to the rice paper.
This snack is easy to make. Here’s how to make the Vietnamese Pizza:
Vietnamese Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng)
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 large rice paper sheets gluten-free, choose the thick type
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chili sauce adjust to taste
- ½ cup sausage or ground pork or grilled chicken
- ¼ cup dried shrimp soaked and minced (optional)
- ¼ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
- Fried shallots optional, for topping
Instructions
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs and mix with chopped green onions.
- Place a non-stick pan on low heat (no oil needed).
- Place one rice paper sheet on the pan. Let it crisp up for a few seconds.
- Spread a thin layer evenly on the rice paper.
- Sprinkle diced sausage, dried shrimp, and shredded cheese evenly.
- Drizzle with mayonnaise and chili sauce.
- Use a spatula to press the toppings gently. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Remove from heat, cut into wedges, and enjoy!
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Pairing suggestions
Vietnamese Pizza pairs well with a variety of drinks. Here are some great options:
- Refreshing Drinks
- Vietnamese Coffee contrasts nicely with the crispy pizza.
- Iced Tea helps balance the richness of the toppings.
- Sugarcane Juice is a classic street food pairing.
- Passion Fruit Juice cuts through the savory flavors.
- Fresh Coconut Water is a great choice.
- Alcoholic Pairings
- Beers complement the smoky, grilled flavors.
- Soju or Rice Wine matches the salty, umami-packed toppings.
- White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling) works well.
Variations
Here are some delicious variations of the Vietnamese pizza recipe:
- Seafood Delight
- Replace sausage with 1/2 cup chopped cooked shrimp and crab meat
- Include 1/4 cup julienned fresh cucumber for crunch
- Top with fresh cilantro and Thai basil leaves after cooking
- Vegetarian Option
- Replace meat with 1/2 cup thinly sliced mushrooms and diced tofu
- Include 2 tbsp crushed peanuts for texture
- Spicy Lemongrass Chicken
- Replace sausage with 1/2 cup lemongrass-marinated chicken
- Include thinly sliced red chili peppers for extra heat