Vietnamese Ban Xeo
Crunchy Vietnamese pancake made with rice flour, coconut milk and filled with shrimp and pork. Serve with fresh herbs and sweet sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups rice flour
- ●1 cup coconut milk
- ●1/2 pound shrimppeeled and deveined
- ●1/4 pound porkground
- ●1 cup charred bean sprouts
- ●1/4 cup pecorino cheeseshredded
- ●1/2 cup ban xeo saucestore-bought or homemade
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, combine rice flour, coconut milk, and 1/4 cup of water to form a smooth batter.
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2. Add the shrimp and pork to the batter and mix well.
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3. Heat a small non-stick pan over medium heat.
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4. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the pan and tilt to evenly coat the bottom.
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5. Add a few charred bean sprouts, a sprinkle of pecorino cheese, and a spoonful of the shrimp and pork mixture to one half of the pancake.
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6. Fold the other half of the pancake over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
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7. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
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8. Loosen the pancake with a spatula and flip it over.
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9. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
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10. Serve the ban xeo hot with fresh herbs and sweet sauce.