Description
Bánh Xèo is a popular Vietnamese dish known as a crispy savory pancake. It’s typically filled with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and various herbs, making it a delightful and flavorful meal. The name "bánh xèo" translates to "sizzling cake," which refers to the sound it makes when the batter is poured into the hot pan.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (or water)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
For the Filling:
- 200 g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100 g (3.5 oz) pork belly or thinly sliced pork shoulder
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts (optional)
- Fresh herbs for serving (e.g., lettuce, mint, cilantro, basil)
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