Bánh Hoài

Name: Bánh Hoài
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice flour; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined, halved lengthwise; 4 oz pork belly, thinly sliced; 2 small shallots, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp fish sauce; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup fish sauce dipping sauce; 2 cups fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, lettuce), torn

Crispy Vietnamese pancakes from Hoi An with shrimp and pork, served with fresh herbs and dipping sauce.

35 minMediumServes 4320 cal/serving

VietnameseBreakfastStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rice flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup coconut milk
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined, halved lengthwise
4 oz pork belly, thinly sliced
2 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp fish sauce
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup fish sauce dipping sauce
2 cups fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, lettuce), torn

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rice flour and 1 cup water, stirring until smooth.
2

Add 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp fish sauce, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Mix until the batter is smooth and pourable.
3

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat.
4

Pour 1/4 of the batter into the pan, tilting and rotating to create a thin, crispy pancake about 8 inches across.
5

Once the bottom is golden and crispy (about 2-3 minutes), arrange 1/4 of the halved lengthwise shrimp, peeled and deveined and thinly sliced pork belly on one side.
6

Scatter 1/4 of the thinly sliced shallots over the shrimp and pork.
7

Fold the pancake in half and transfer to a serving plate.
8

Repeat with remaining batter and fillings for 3 more pancakes.
9

Serve hot with torn fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, lettuce) and fish sauce dipping sauce on the side.

Questions

How long does Bánh Hoài keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Bánh Hoài?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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