Banh Xeo – Crispy Vientamese Pancakes Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Banh Xeo is a popular Vietnamese street food that features crispy pancakes filled with a savory mixture of shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and herbs. The batter is made from rice flour and turmeric, giving the pancakes their vibrant yellow color. These pancakes are typically served with fresh lettuce leaves and a dipping sauce. Enjoy the combination of textures and flavors in this delicious and satisfying dish.

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Ingredients for Banh Xeo – Crispy Vientamese Pancakes Recipe

  • 0.08 cup Rice Flour
  • 1/25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/25 cup Coconut Milk
  • 0.08 cup Water
  • as per your need Oil For Cooking
  • as needed Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
  • as needed Pork, Thinly Sliced
  • as required Bean Sprouts
  • as needed Chopped Spring Onions
  • as needed Lettuce Leaves For Serving
  • as needed Dipping Sauce

Directions: 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.
Nutrition
value
485
calories per serving
25 g Fat31 g Protein35 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    25g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Carbs
    35g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    35g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    25g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    138mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    1199mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    7mg
  • Vitamin B6
    73mg
  • Vitamin B9
    711mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    24mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    97mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    365mg
  • Selenium
    34mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp