Banh Xeo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 9 ounces ground pork
• 9 ounces shrimp (peeled)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped spring onions (white part)
• 11 ounces bean sprouts
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon erythritol
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Avocado oil for cooking
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon erythritol
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
• 1 Thai chili (minced)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare the filling ---

2. 2

   Heat avocado oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the ground pork and cook until slightly browned.

4. 4

   Then, toss in the shrimp and stir for another minute.

5. 5

   Finally, add the chili flakes and spring onions to the wok and sauté until aromatic.

6. 6

   Next, stir in the bean sprouts and cook for about a minute.

7. 7

   Finally, season with fish sauce and erythritol and remove it from heat.

8. 8

   --- Prepare the crepes ---

9. 9

   Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl.

10. 10

    Add in the heavy cream and whisk until smooth.

11. 11

    Whisk in the coconut flour and turmeric powder until a smooth batter is achieved. This may take a few minutes.

12. 12

    Lightly brush a nonstick pan with avocado oil.

13. 13

    Ladle in about a quarter cup of the batter and swirl around to coat the pan evenly.

14. 14

    Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until the top is bubbly.

15. 15

    Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.

16. 16

    --- Prepare the dipping sauce ---

17. 17

    Combine water, fish sauce, lime juice, erythritol, minced chili, and chopped cilantro in a mixing bowl.

18. 18

    Give it a good stir and set aside.

19. 19

    --- Put together ---

20. 20

    Fill half the hot crepes with the cooked pork and shrimp mixture. Then, fold the empty half over the filling to create the signature shape.

21. 21

    Serve with dipping sauce on the side, and enjoy!