# Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Pancake)

> Vietnamese crispy pancakes with pork, shrimp and beansprouts. Full ingredients and step-by-step instructions from @anguswannnn.

- **Source:** [@anguswannnn on TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@anguswannnn/video/7200140917716765957)
- **Estimated total time:** 60 minutes
- **Serves:** 4
- **Category:** Main course · **Cuisine:** Vietnamese
- **Mood:** Impress
- **Main ingredients:** Coconut milk, Lettuce, Shrimp, Pork, Flour
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-10-08
- **Canonical URL:** https://mezze-app.com/recipes/banh-xeo-vietnamese-crispy-pancake

## Ingredients

- 200 g rice flour
- 300 ml water
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 5 g turmeric, ground
- 2 × spring onion, finely sliced
- 200 g pork belly, thinly sliced
- 200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200 g beansprouts
- 60 ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 45 ml fish sauce
- 30 g sugar
- 1 × lime, juiced
- 2 × garlic, minced
- 1 × chili, sliced
- 1 × lettuce, leaves separated
- 50 g fresh herbs, mint, cilantro and perilla

## Method

1. **Make the batter** Whisk the rice flour, water, coconut milk and turmeric in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the sliced spring onion and let the batter rest.
2. **Prepare the dipping sauce** Warm the fish sauce, sugar and a little water in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Off the heat, add the lime juice, minced garlic and sliced chili.
3. **Cook the pork and shrimp** Heat a little oil in a frying pan and sear the pork belly until golden. Add the shrimp and cook until just pink, then set aside.
4. **Fry the pancakes** Ladle the batter into the hot oiled pan and swirl to coat thinly. Scatter the pork, shrimp and beansprouts over one half. Cover and cook until the edges are crisp and lacy.
5. **Fold and serve** Fold the pancake in half and slide onto a plate. Serve with lettuce, fresh herbs and the dipping sauce.

## FAQ

**How long does bánh xèo (vietnamese crispy pancake) take?**

The estimated total time recorded for this recipe is 60 minutes. Read the method before starting and allow for any cooling, chilling or marinating described in the steps.

**How many servings does this recipe make?**

The quantities listed are for 4 servings. The full ingredient list and instructions are included above.

**Who created this recipe?**

This recipe was shared by @anguswannnn on TikTok. Mezze transcribed the video into ingredients and steps; the original video is linked above.

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