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Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Crepes)

1 hServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • bánh xèo mix (or DIY mix: rice flour, turmeric, cornstarch and salt)Pantry340 g
  • rice flour (only if making the DIY mix)Grains255 g
  • turmeric (2 tsp, only if making the DIY mix)Spices10 g
  • cornstarch (only if making the DIY mix)Pantry85 g
  • salt (1 tsp for the DIY mix, plus more for seasoning)Spices6 g
  • green onions (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • coconut creamPantry415 ml
  • water (for the batter, or follow package instructions)Beverages830 ml
  • bean sproutsProduce450 g
  • pork belly (sliced)Meat680 g
  • shrimp (peeled and deveined)Fish450 g
  • yellow onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • black pepper (for seasoning the pork and shrimp)Spices2 g
  • oil (for frying)Pantry30 ml
  • lettuce (for serving)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (for serving)Produce20 g
  • mint (for serving)Produce15 g
  • warm water (for the dipping sauce)Beverages200 ml
  • sugar (3 tbsp, for the dipping sauce)Pantry38 g
  • fish sauce (2 tbsp, for the dipping sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic (minced, 1 tbsp)Produce3 pieces
  • lime juice (1 tbsp, for the dipping sauce)Produce15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

576kcal

Carbs
57 g
Proteins
22 g
Fat
29 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Ladle
  • lid
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Make the batter

    • In a bowl, combine the bánh xèo mix (or the rice flour, cornstarch, turmeric and salt), coconut cream and water.
    • Mix until smooth, then stir in the chopped green onions.
    • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dipping sauce

    • In another bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, fish sauce, minced garlic and lime juice.
    • Stir until the sugar dissolves, then taste and adjust.
    Step 2

  3. Season the pork and shrimp

    • Season the pork belly and shrimp with salt and pepper.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the bánh xèo

    • Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
    • Add the sliced onions and pork belly first, then the shrimp, and stir fry for about 1 minute.
    • Pour in a ladle of batter and swirl the pan to create a thin layer, then cook for 2–3 minutes.
    • Add bean sprouts on one side, cover with a lid and cook another 2–3 minutes until crispy, then fold the bánh xèo in half.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Serve hot with lettuce, cilantro and mint on the side.
    • Tear off a piece, wrap it in lettuce with the herbs, dip in the sauce and enjoy.
    Step 5
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