Banh Xeo - Authentic Vietnamese Crepe Recipe

Ingredients

• Banh Xeo Flour (12 oz)
• 1 tsp of salt
• 3 1/2 cups of water
• 1 can of coconut cream (14 oz)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 1/2 shallot sliced
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 lb of shrimp (size 60/70)
• 1 lb of pork belly, thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb of bean sprouts
• vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
• Nuoc Mam Cham (recipe here)
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 1 bunch of mint
• 1 head of lettuce

Instructions

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   Step 1 - Prepare BatterCombine all batter ingredients except scallions in a large bowl for at least 3 hours, or overnight. The longer the batter rests, the crispier it will be when fried as flour expands. Add scallions only right before making the crêpes.

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   Step 2 - Prepare FillingsClean the pork and shrimp by vigorously rubbing them with salt. Rinse under cold running water and drain dry.

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   Boil pork until cooked through (generally 20 minutes).

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   Slice pork belly into thin pieces.

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   Devein and cook the shrimp.

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   Wash bean sprouts and vegetable/herb accompaniments. Set aside.

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   Step 3 - Make the Banh XeoIn general, each crêpe takes about 5-7 minutes. Coat a large non-stick 9-inch skillet with a thin layer of vegetable oil.

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   Add 1-2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and some onions. Add minced garlic, onion, shallot and saute until fragrant.

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   Next, add pork belly and shrimp. Saute until evenly cooked for about 2 minutes until very lightly browned.

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    Ladle in about a cup of batter and quickly tilt & rotate the pan so the batter is evenly spread. Add more batter if it wasn't enough to cover the pan.

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    Next, add a handful of bean sprouts.

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    Cover with a lid for 2-3 minutes, or until bean sprouts are slightly cooked until the sprouts start to wilt. The batter should also be slightly cooked and transparent around the edges.

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    Remove the lid, lower heat to medium and wait for the crêpe to become crisp.

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    Once crispy, fold your crepe in half, slide the Banh Xeo onto a serving dish and dish up with accompaniments.

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    Repeat with remaining batter and ingredients.