_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
Oh my goodness, ladies and gents, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Vietnamese recipe that’s been passed down through generations – Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Crepes). Trust me, once you try these golden-crispy crepes filled with succulent shrimp, tender pork, and fresh bean sprouts, you’ll be doing a happy dance in your kitchen!
I remember the first time I made these for my family – my kitchen looked like a flour bomb had exploded (oops!), but the end result? Pure magic! Now I’m sharing my foolproof recipe with you, because sharing is caring, right? 😉
Ingredients (serves 4):
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (for that gorgeous yellow color!)
– 4 green onions, finely chopped
– 1/2 pound pork belly, thinly sliced
– 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 2 cups bean sprouts
– Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
– Lettuce leaves for wrapping
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. First things first – let’s make that batter! Mix rice flour, coconut milk, water, and turmeric until smooth. Add those chopped green onions and let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through your phone or, you know, clean that messy kitchen 😅).
1. Heat up your pan until it’s smoking hot (like summer in Saigon!). Add a touch of oil and some pork pieces. Once they’re sizzling, throw in a few shrimp.
1. Here comes the fun part! Pour about 1/4 cup of batter and swirl it around (channel your inner crepe master!). Add bean sprouts to one half of the crepe.
1. Now, patience is key, honey! Let it cook until the edges are super crispy – about 2-3 minutes. Fold it over and serve immediately.
Serving suggestion (the authentic way):
Wrap a piece of the crispy crepe in lettuce leaves, add fresh herbs, and dip in nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce). Take a big bite and prepare for flavor explosion!
Pro tip: Don’t wear white while eating these – trust me on this one! The turmeric stains are real, and I learned that lesson the hard way with my favorite blouse! 🙈
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved dinner parties at my house. It’s always a showstopper, and everyone thinks I’m some sort of kitchen goddess (let’s keep the flour explosion story between us, okay?).
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Trust me, once you master these crispy beauties, you’ll be whipping them up for every occasion. Now go forth and cook up some magic! And remember, if at first you don’t succeed, order takeout and try again tomorrow! 😘
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