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🥞 Banh Xeo Recipe (Crispy Vietnamese Sizzling Pancake)

Make crispy Vietnamese Banh Xeo at home! A golden rice-flour pancake filled with shrimp, pork & bean sprouts. Easy, gluten-free & perfect with fresh herbs.

📝 Ingredients

For the batter:

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk or water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 green onions, chopped

For the filling:

  • 200g shrimp (peeled)
  • 100g thinly sliced pork belly or chicken
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • Salt & pepper

For serving:

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Mint, cilantro & basil
  • Nuoc cham dipping sauce

🍳 How to Make Banh Xeo (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the batter

  • Mix rice flour, cornstarch, turmeric, salt, and coconut milk/water.
  • Add chopped green onions.
  • Let rest for 20–30 minutes.

2. Cook the filling

  • In a pan, sauté pork with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Add shrimp and cook until pink.
  • Remove and set aside.

3. Make the pancake

  • In the same pan, add a little oil.
  • Add a few slices of onion and a spoon of filling.
  • Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan and swirl to spread.
  • Cover and cook for 3 minutes until crispy.
  • Remove cover, add bean sprouts on one side.
  • Fold the pancake in half.

4. Serve

  • Serve hot with lettuce, herbs, and dipping sauce.

💡 Tips for the Best Banh Xeo

  • Use a non-stick pan for maximum crispiness.
  • Spread batter as thin as possible.
  • Coconut milk gives richer flavor, but water works too.
  • Cook on medium-high heat for golden edges.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Wrap pieces of Banh Xeo in lettuce with fresh herbs.
  • Dip in nuoc cham or sweet chili sauce.
  • Serve with Vietnamese pickled carrots & radish.
  • Pair with iced Vietnamese coffee.
  • Add sliced cucumbers for freshness.

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Store pancakes (unfilled) in the fridge for 2 days.
  • Reheat in a pan to make them crispy again.
  • Do not store with herbs or lettuce.

❓ FAQs

1. Is Banh Xeo gluten-free?

Yes! Rice flour makes it naturally gluten-free.

2. Can I make it without pork?

Absolutely — use chicken, tofu, or only shrimp.

3. Why is my Banh Xeo not crispy?

Use more oil, heat the pan properly, and spread the batter thinly.

4. Can I make vegan Banh Xeo?

Yes — replace meat with mushrooms and tofu.

🔗 Similar Recipes

  1. Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken
  2. Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
  3. Bun Cha
  4. Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)
  5. Vietnamese Egg Coffee

 

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