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Crispy Vietnamese Banh Xeo

Crispy Vietnamese Banh Xeo

Krysta
A savory and crispy Vietnamese crepe, traditionally filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts, known for its vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cup rice flour
  • 0.5 cup cup coconut milk
  • 0.5 cup cup water
  • 1 tsp tsp turmeric powder for color
  • 0.5 tsp tsp salt
  • 2 green onions chopped for batter
  • 0.5 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 lb pork belly or thinly sliced pork
  • 1 cup cup bean sprouts
  • 0.5 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped for filling
  • 1 tbsp tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp tbsp cooking oil for frying
  • 0.25 cup cup fish sauce for Nuoc Cham
  • 0.25 cup cup water for Nuoc Cham
  • 2 tbsp tbsp sugar for Nuoc Cham
  • 1 tbsp tbsp lime juice for Nuoc Cham
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced for Nuoc Cham
  • 1-2 bird's eye chilies minced

Instructions
 

  • Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, coconut milk, water, turmeric, salt, and 2 chopped green onions until smooth. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the filling: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced pork and cook until browned. Add shrimp and cook until pink. Add sliced yellow onion and cook until softened. Stir in 2 chopped green onions, bean sprouts, fish sauce, sugar, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bean sprouts are slightly wilted. Remove filling from pan and set aside.
  • Cook the Banh Xeo: Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a non-stick pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter into the hot pan, tilting to spread it thinly and evenly. Immediately add a portion of the cooked filling (shrimp, pork, bean sprouts) to one half of the crepe.
  • Cover and Crisp: Cover the pan for 2-3 minutes to steam the crepe and cook the filling through. Uncover, and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
  • Fold and Serve: Carefully fold the crepe in half with a spatula. Slide onto a serving plate. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
  • Make Nuoc Cham (Dipping Sauce): In a small bowl, combine fish sauce, water, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add minced garlic and chilies (if using).
  • Serve: Serve Banh Xeo hot with fresh lettuce leaves and Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.

Notes

Serve with fresh lettuce wraps and a dipping sauce like Nuoc Cham. You can vary fillings with chicken, tofu, or mushrooms. Ensure the pan is hot for maximum crispiness.
Keyword Vietnamese crepe, Banh Xeo recipe, crispy pancake, shrimp and pork crepe, Vietnamese street food, gluten-free Vietnamese