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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

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🍳 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.

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💡 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.

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🍽 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.

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❄️ 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.

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❓ 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.

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