Crispy Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes)

Name: Crispy Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes)
Yield: Serves 3 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 package bánh xèo mix (about 200 grams); 1/3 cup rice flour (40 grams); 1 can beer; Turmeric powder (optional); 1/2 can coconut milk; Thinly sliced pork; Peeled, deveined shrimp; Bean sprouts, onion, fresh herbs for serving, green onions; Salt, seasoning powder, fish sauce, garlic, chili

Hoàng Nga @nana_1909

Follow this method for guaranteed crispy results.

Hoàng Nga @nana_1909

Follow this method for guaranteed crispy results.

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Ingredients

Serves 3 servings

1/2 packagebánh xèo mix (about 200 grams)
1/3 cuprice flour (40 grams)
1 canbeer
Turmeric powder (optional)
1/2 cancoconut milk
Thinly sliced pork
Peeled, deveined shrimp
Bean sprouts, onion, fresh herbs for serving, green onions
Salt, seasoning powder, fish sauce, garlic, chili

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Steps

1

In a bowl, combine the bánh xèo mix and rice flour. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 can coconut milk, and 1 1/2 cans beer. Mix well. Chop green onions and add them in. Let the batter rest while you prepare the filling.
2

Keep the pork and shrimp separate. Season with salt, seasoning powder, and pepper. Sauté in a pan until cooked. Thinly slice the onion.
3

To make the crepes: Place a nonstick skillet on the stove over low heat. Add a little oil and let the pan get very hot. Remove the pan from the heat for about 30 seconds (if the pan is too hot, the crepe will have holes). Pour in a thin layer of batter (not too thick or it won't be crispy). Quickly add pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, and onion (press the pork and shrimp into the batter, then add the bean sprouts and onion on top). Cover and cook for about 2 minutes. Uncover, let the crepe crisp up a bit, then fold it in half (if you fold before it's crispy, the crepe will tear; if you wait too long, it may break).
4

Fry each side until slightly crispy and golden brown, then remove from the pan. After using up all the batter, to keep the crepes crispy, reheat them in an air fryer at 285°F (140°C) for 10 minutes before serving (add more time if needed for extra crispiness).
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If your nonstick pan doesn't work well, you can use a pot to make the crepes—they'll still turn out fine, but the edges won't be as thin as with a pan. With a good nonstick pan, you only need a tiny bit of oil at the start; you won't need to add more oil while cooking, and the crepes will still be crispy.