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Banh Xeo

Vietnam

Thought to have been influenced by Indian dosas brought by traders. Different regions make markedly different versions.

Vietnam's sizzling crepe — a crispy turmeric rice flour pancake filled with prawns, pork and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and dipped in nuoc cham.

Authentic Vietnam Banh Xeo recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
485 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

200grice flour
400mlcoconut milk
1 tspturmeric
200graw prawns, peeled
200gpork belly, sliced
200gbean sprouts
butter lettuce and herbsto serve

Method

1

Mix rice flour, coconut milk and turmeric. Rest 30 minutes.

2

Heat oil in wide pan until very hot. Add pork and prawns.

3

Add batter and swirl to coat pan.

4

Add bean sprouts. Cover 2 minutes.

5

Uncover and cook until edges are crispy. Fold in half.

6

Serve with lettuce and nuoc cham dipping sauce.

Chef's Tip

The pan must be ripping hot — the name means sizzling cake.

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