Banh Xeo (Crispy Pancake)

Crispy Vietnamese rice pancakes filled with pork and prawns, served with fresh herbs, lettuce, and a spicy dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 646 kcals 2584 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.5 grams 274 grams
Fat 28.2 grams 112.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For dipping sauce
2
tbsp
CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Fish Sauce
For dipping sauce
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Juice only
GrainsCereals
220
g
Liquids
400
ml
Meat
300
g
Pork Loin
Thinly sliced
NutsSeeds
3
clove
Garlic
For dipping sauce
1
tsp
4
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
bunch
1
bunch
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
12
piece
King Prawns
Peeled, halved
Vegetables
1
piece
Carrot
Julienned
4
piece
Banana Shallots
Halved and cut into thin wedges
1
piece
Cos Lettuce
Washed and leaves separated
1
piece
Cucumber
Cut into thin batons

Steps

  • Whisk 120ml water and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.
  • Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, bashed garlic, chilli, and julienned carrot to finish the dipping sauce.
  • Mix rice flour, cornflour, turmeric, salt, pepper, coconut milk, and 310ml water into a thin batter.
  • Fry shallots and garlic in peanut oil until fragrant.
  • Add sliced pork and prawns to the pan and cook through before transferring to a bowl.
  • Pour a ladle of batter and some filling into a lidded pan and cook until crisp.
  • Add beansprouts to half of the pancake, cook for one minute, and fold.
  • Assemble by placing sliced pancakes onto lettuce leaves topped with cucumber, mint, and coriander.