Bánh Xèo is a traditional Vietnamese dish loved for its harmonious combination of crispy pancakes and savory fillings. Although the ingredients are almost the same, each region in Vietnam brings different flavors and sizes to this dish. This article will guide you to make delicious Bánh Xèo in an easy way. Here are Hello Asia’s detailed instructions on how to make Bánh Xèo. (Note: The above instructions are suitable for 3-4 people.)
Ingredients
For the dough
- 200g rice flour
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 400ml cold water
- 200ml coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
For the garnish
- 200g pork (you can replace it with shrimp or use both)
- 100g fresh shrimp
- 1 onion
- 100g of bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, fish sauce, sugar
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons of water
- Chopped garlic, chopped chili pepper
Preparation
Step 1: Preparing the dough
- Mix rice flour, turmeric powder and salt in a large bowl.
- Add cold water and coconut milk, mix well until the paste is completely dissolved.
- Add the chopped chives into the dough mixture, stir well.
Step 2: Preparing the filling
- Wash the pork, cut it into small pieces. Peel the shrimp, remove the head and tail, wash them well.
- Peel the onion and cut it into thin slices.
- Sauté the onions in a little oil until fragrant, then add the pork and shrimp, cook. Season with salt, pepper and fish sauce to taste.
Step 3: Cooking Bánh Xèo
- Heat a non-stick pan, add a little oil.
- Pour a little batter into the pan, tilt the pan to spread the batter in a thin layer.
- When the dough starts to firm up, add the pork and shrimp filling and a little bean sprouts on top.
- Cover and cook until the crepe is golden and crispy, fold it in half.
Step 4: Preparing the sauce
- Mix fish sauce, sugar, lemon juice and water, stir well until sugar is dissolved.
- Add chopped garlic and chopped chili pepper, adjust the taste according to your preference.
Step 5: Tasting
- Serve the Bánh Xèo with fresh vegetables (lettuce, aromatic herbs, basil) and the prepared sauce.
We wish you much success and bon appetit with this Bánh Xèo dish! Making Vietnamese Bánh Xèo is not too difficult, you can definitely make it at home with these simple instructions from Hello Asia. There are many ways to make Bánh Xèo depending on regional tastes, we will provide you with recipes adapted to each region in the next articles. Stay tuned for new instructions coming soon!
