Banh Xeo – Crispy Vientamese Pancakes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, whisk together the rice flour, turmeric powder, coconut milk, and water to make the pancake batter. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little oil. Pour a ladleful of the pancake batter into the pan and swirl it around to form a thin pancake.
• STEP 3.Add some shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and spring onions to one half of the pancake. Fold the other half over the filling.
• STEP 4.Cook for a few minutes until the pancake is crispy and golden brown. Flip it over and cook the other side.
• STEP 5.Remove the pancake from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter and filling.
• STEP 6.Serve the pancakes hot with fresh lettuce leaves and a dipping sauce.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure the pan is hot enough before pouring the batter to ensure a crispy pancake.
• You can add other fillings such as mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, or sliced onions to the pancakes.
• The dipping sauce can be a combination of fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the pancakes hot with fresh lettuce leaves and a dipping sauce.
• Any leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat the pancakes in a pan or oven before serving.