January 18, 2021

Sizzling Vietnamese Rice Crepes

Vietnamese
Banh Xeo is a popular crispy stuffed crepe snack found in the streets of Vietnam. The name of this dish (xeo) refers to the sizzling sound of the batter when it hits the hot skillet. Traditionally the savory thin crepe is filled with savory meats, mung beans, and beansprouts then folded over with a spatula creating an omelette look. The finished pancakes are then served with a variety of fresh vegetables and a side of Nuoc Mam Cham sauce.

the recipe

prep time
30 Minutes
cook time
30 Minutes
total time
60 Minutes
ingredients

Batter

16oz Rice Flour Bag

24oz Beer

2 TBSP Corn Starch

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

13.5oz Coconut Milk Can

4 Green Onions (Green Part Only and Chopped)

Filling

1 lb Ground Chicken

1 lb Shrimp (Peeled and Deveined)

1 lb Pork Belly

2 cups Beansprouts

1 cup Mung Beans

1 cup Julienne Purple Onions (Thinly Sliced)

2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)

Lettuce Leaves

1 Bundle Mint

1 Bundle Cilantro

1 Bundle Thai Basil Leaves

Perilla Leaves

directions

One

Combine all the batter ingredients except the green onions. Add green onions right before making the crepes, set aside

Two

Prepare the filling. Soak mung beans in water until soft (Approximately 30 minutes) Drain the beans and set aside

Three

Cut the pork belly into thin strips. Peel and devein the shrimp

Four

In a skillet heat a TBSP of oil, saute the garlic. Cook the ground chicken and add a pinch of salt (make sure there is very little liquid left). Set aside in a bowl

Five

Clean Vegetables and beansprouts

Six

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a 10 inch skillet. Add a few pieces of pork belly, slivers of onions, and a couple of shrimp and stir until lightly brown.

Seven

Stir the crepe batter and pour in 2/3 cup of batter into the pan. Tilt and swirl the pan to evenly spread the batter letting it come up the sides of the pan.

Eight

Add the mung beans and ground chicken. Cover the skillet with a lid. Cook on a medium high heat for 2-3 minutes or until the crepe is a nice crisp golden brown.

Nine

Remove the lid and lower to a medium heat. Once the crepe becomes crispy add in beansprouts, fold your crepe, and plate.

Ten

Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and nuoc mam cham sauce.

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