Banh Xeo

Name: Banh Xeo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 cups rice flour; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1.25 cups water; 4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled; 2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Crispy Vietnamese rice flour crepes filled with seared pork belly, shrimp, and fresh bean sprouts.

45 minMediumServes 4450 cal/serving

VietnameseDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1.5 cups rice flour
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup coconut milk
1.25 cups water
4 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled
2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Whisk together 1.5 cups rice flour, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1.25 cups water, and 4 stalks thinly sliced scallions in a bowl until smooth, then rest the batter for 20 minutes.
2

Heat a portion of 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork belly until cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
3

Add 1/2 lb peeled shrimp and cook for 1 minute until turned opaque pink.
4

Ladle a portion of batter into the pan, swirling quickly to form a thin crepe.
5

Place 2 cups rinsed bean sprouts on one half, cover with a lid, and cook for 2 minutes until edges crisp.
6

Fold the crepe over the filling and serve warm.

Questions

How long does Banh Xeo 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 Banh Xeo?

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.

Serve it with

Crispy Fried Shallots side
Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad salad
Nuoc Cham (Vietnamese Dipping Sauce) sauce
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink

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