Crispy Rice Flour Pancakes

Name: Crispy Rice Flour Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts; 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Golden and lacy rice flour crepes filled with savory pork belly, shrimp, and fresh bean sprouts. Crisp on the outside and rich in flavor, served piping hot.

35 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup white rice flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
3 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup white rice flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and 1 cup water together until smooth, then stir in 3 thinly sliced scallions.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add 1/2 lb thinly sliced pork belly and 1/2 lb peeled raw shrimp, cooking until the pork belly reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the shrimp is opaque.
4

Pour batter into the skillet, swirl to coat the bottom, and top with 2 cups fresh bean sprouts.
5

Cover and cook until the edges become crispy and golden brown, then fold in half to serve.

Questions

How long does Crispy Rice Flour Pancakes 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 Crispy Rice Flour Pancakes?

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

Rau Sống side
Goi Ga salad
Scallion Oil and Peanut Topping sauce
Vietnamese Coconut Coffee Smoothie drink

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