Banh Xeo Vietnam or Bánh Xèo, also know as Vietnamese pancake. Why is there such a name?
This crispy pancakes are a rustic dish, born in the countryside for a long time ago. The name literally translates to “sizzling cake” after the sound the rice batter makes when it is poured into the hot pan.
Banh Xeo is a popular street food in Vietnam. A crispy Vietnamese pancake made with a coconut milk-based batter that’s infused with morsels of pork belly and prawn, serve with fresh herbs. The pancake is rolled up in a leaf of lettuce and dipped in dipping sauce before it gets popped in your mouth. This pancake will satisfy even picky eaters.
The distinctive fresh flavours of Vietnam are showcased in this tasty pancake.
Nowadays, in Vietnamese luxury restaurants, pancakes are created with many different kinds of stuffings: golden needle mushroom, seafood, chicken fillet … which is extremely attractive. You can come across this tasty dish either as a snack or main meal in all three regions of Vietnam.
Now let’s see the recipe of the Banh Xeo Vietnam and how to make them. Our easy recipe will help you make them in less than 30 minutes. Making Banh Xeo is so simple that you’ll wonder why you never did it before. OK – Let’s do this!
To make the batter, you need to combine rice flour with liquid. You can easily find rice flour or pre-mixed pancake dough from Viet or Thai brands at Asian grocery stores.
For the liquid, it’s common to use coconut milk (you can also just use water and I recommend adding a bit of sugar if you don’t have coconut milk). Coconut milk gives pancake a mild aroma and a mild sweet taste.
You then need a small amount of turmeric powder to create the beautiful yellow color for the crepes. Don’t worry, you will not taste the turmeric at all since the amount is so small.
Turmeric powder is often used in Vietnamese cuisine to create beautiful colors and sometimes add an earthy flavor for the dish, such as in this….. I am remembering 🙂
For filling, the traditional options are scallions, bean sprouts, shrimp and pork. I usually use shoulder meat, but you can also use tenderloin or bacon if you want a little or a lot of fat.
For a better look at Banh Xeo recipe, please watch our video below: updating….
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