🌱🍕 Vegan Vietnamese Rice Paper Pizza (Bánh Tráng Nướng)

If you’re a fan of creative Asian street food, you’ll love Bánh Tráng Nướng, often called Vietnamese Pizza. Originating from the streets of Da Lat, Vietnam, this crispy and flavorful dish features a crunchy rice paper base topped with savory fillings and a delicious vegan egg mixture that creates an irresistible texture and taste.

✨ A unique, light, crispy, and satisfying vegan recipe that’s perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick dinner.

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 2–4

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Pizza Base

* 4 large rice paper sheets

* 1 tsp vegetable oil

For the Vegan Egg Mixture

* ½ cup chickpea flour

* ½ cup water

* 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

* ¼ tsp turmeric

* ¼ tsp black salt (Kala Namak) or regular salt

For the Filling

* 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped

* ½ small onion, finely chopped

* 2 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 tbsp soy sauce

* 1 tsp sesame oil

For Garnishing

* Chopped green onions

* Sriracha sauce

* Vegan mayonnaise

* Chili flakes

* Fresh cilantro

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Vegan Egg

In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, turmeric, and salt until smooth and lump-free.

Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add the mushrooms and soy sauce, cooking until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms become golden brown.

Set aside.

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3️⃣ Assemble the Rice Paper Pizza

Place a rice paper sheet in a non-stick skillet over low heat.

Lightly brush it with oil.

Spread a thin layer of the vegan egg mixture over the rice paper.

Evenly distribute the mushroom filling on top.

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4️⃣ Cook

Cook over low heat until the rice paper becomes crispy and golden.

Cover the skillet for about a minute to help the toppings cook through.

Continue cooking until the edges are crunchy and lightly browned.

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5️⃣ Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

Drizzle with vegan mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.

Fold the pizza in half or serve it open-faced, just like traditional Vietnamese street vendors do.

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💡 Pro Tips

✔️ Cook on low heat to prevent the rice paper from burning.

✔️ Chickpea flour creates an egg-like texture without any animal products.

✔️ Add crumbled tofu, sweet corn, or vegan cheese for extra flavor and texture.

✔️ Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crispiness.

✔️ A light brush of oil helps achieve a beautiful golden finish.

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😍 The Result

A crispy, smoky, and flavor-packed Vietnamese street food classic with a crunchy rice paper crust, savory mushroom filling, and a rich vegan egg topping that perfectly balances texture and taste.