Vietnam • Pancakes

Banh Xeo Crispy Pancakes

Make banh xeo crispy pancakes at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Vietnam's cuisine.

Savory
Prep35 min
Cook25 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Whisk rice flour, turmeric, coconut milk, water and salt; rest 20 minutes, then stir in spring onion.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Mix fish sauce, lime juice, sugar and dipping water.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat a little oil in a nonstick pan. Add a quarter of pork and prawns and cook until pork is cooked and prawns are opaque.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Pour in a thin quarter of the batter, swirl to coat and add a quarter of bean sprouts. Cover 2 minutes, uncover and fry 3–4 minutes until crisp.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Fold pancake and slide onto a plate; repeat. Serve with lettuce, herbs and dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested