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Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Saigon Crepes)

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Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Saigon Crepes)

Crispy turmeric rice crepes filled with prawns, pork and bean sprouts. Swirling only a thin layer of batter over very high heat makes bánh xèo properly crisp and lacy rather than thick and chewy like a pancake.

Total time
45 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Vietnamese

Ingredients

200grice flour
50gcornflour
1/2 tspturmeric
400mlcoconut milk
200mlsparkling water
200gprawns, peeled
200gpork belly, thinly sliced
200gbean sprouts
oilfor frying
lettuce leaves, mint, corianderto serve
nuoc cham dipping sauceto serve

Instructions

1

Make batter: mix flours, turmeric, coconut milk and sparkling water. Rest 30 minutes.

2

Fry pork and prawns in a little oil. Remove.

3

Heat an oiled pan until very hot. Add a thin ladle of batter and swirl quickly.

4

Add filling to one half. Cover and cook until edges are crispy.

5

Fold in half. Slide onto a plate.

6

Serve wrapped in lettuce with herbs and nuoc cham.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
785
Protein
23.5g
Fat
51.3g
Carbs
60.3g
Fiber
4.5g
Sodium
91mg

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