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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Vietnam with this absolutely divine Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Crepes) recipe that’s been passed down through generations. Trust me, once you try this, you’ll be sending me virtual hugs! 💕
You know what’s funny? Every time I make these golden-crispy crepes filled with succulent shrimp and bean sprouts, my neighbors somehow “coincidentally” drop by. I mean, can you blame them? The aromatics are simply irresistible!
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
What You’ll Need:
For the Crepe Batter:
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 2 green onions, finely chopped
– A pinch of salt
– A dash of love (because why not?) 😉
For the Filling:
– 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
– Bean sprouts (lots of ’em!)
– Sliced onions
– Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)
– Lettuce leaves for wrapping
For the Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce:
– Fish sauce
– Lime juice
– Sugar
– Minced garlic
– Bird’s eye chili (if you’re feeling spicy!)
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Now, let’s get to the fun part!
Instructions:
1. Mix all the batter ingredients until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through my other recipes, just saying 😏).
1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl the pan to coat.
1. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter and quickly tilt the pan to spread it thin. Add shrimp, bean sprouts, and onions to one half of the crepe.
1. Here’s the secret to that perfect crispiness – let it cook uncovered until the edges turn golden brown and start curling up (about 2-3 minutes).
1. Fold the empty half over and slide onto a plate.
Pro tip: Don’t flip the crepe! That’s a rookie mistake, honey. We want one side super crispy while the other stays slightly softer.
To serve, wrap a piece of the crepe in lettuce leaves, add fresh herbs, and dip in that heavenly nuoc cham sauce. One bite and you’ll be transported straight to a bustling street in Saigon!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved my dinner parties. It’s that perfect mix of impressive and delicious that makes everyone think you’re a kitchen goddess (which, let’s be real, you totally are! 👑).
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Until next time, keep cooking and stay fabulous!
XOXO,
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