Bánh Xèo
Bánh xèo is a famous Vietnamese street food dish whose name means 'sizzling pancake'. The crispy batter is made from rice flour and turmeric, then filled with shrimp, meat, or a vegetarian filling. The dish is served with fresh lettuce leaves and a spicy fish sauce dipping sauce, which perfectly balances the crispy and fresh flavors. If you crave an authentic Asian experience, bánh xèo is an excellent choice!
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, coconut milk, water, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
2
Finely chop the green onions and stir them into the batter for extra flavor.
3
Thinly slice the onion. Heat a little oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until softened.
4
Add the shrimp (or your chosen meat) and cook for a few minutes until fully cooked.
5
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with a little oil.
6
Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet and spread it thinly to create a crispy pancake.
7
Once the pancake starts to crisp up, sprinkle over the sautéed onion and shrimp or meat, along with the bean sprouts.
8
Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes, then fold the pancake in half and cook for another minute until it is completely crispy.
9
Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce: combine the fish sauce, sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
10
Serve the bánh xèo with fresh lettuce leaves, mint, and cilantro. Drizzle with the dipping sauce.
