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

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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.

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Questions

What should Banh Xeo look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until turned opaque pink. A reading of 145 F on a thermometer settles it.

Why rest the batter for Banh Xeo?

The pause in step 1 lets the flour hydrate fully and the bubbles settle, which gives a more tender, even result.

What can I use instead of coconut milk in Banh Xeo?

The entry for Banh Xeo calls for 1/2 cup coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Banh Xeo?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Banh Xeo uses 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled.

Does Banh Xeo contain shellfish?

Yes: 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Serve it with

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

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