_Sips Vietnamese coffee while typing_
Oh honey, let me tell you about this absolutely divine Vietnamese Bánh Xèo (Sizzling Crispy Crepes) that’ll make your taste buds dance! Trust me, once you master this recipe, you’ll be the talk of your neighborhood – and maybe even get a marriage proposal or two. 😉
Let’s get real – I’ve spent years perfecting this recipe, and now I’m sharing all my secrets with you, my darling foodie friends. These golden, crispy crepes filled with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts are basically heaven on a plate.
What You’ll Need (because we’re fancy like that):
– 2 cups rice flour
– 1/2 cup coconut milk
– 1 1/2 cups water
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (for that gorgeous yellow color)
– Green onions (chopped)
– Bean sprouts (fresh, please!)
– Pork belly (thinly sliced)
– Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
– Fish sauce (the good stuff)
– Lettuce leaves and fresh herbs for serving
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Now, let’s get cooking (and try not to snack on all the ingredients while we prep 😅):
1. Mix that rice flour, coconut milk, water, and turmeric until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes (perfect time to scroll through social media, right?).
1. Heat up your pan until it’s smoking hot – like your summer crush! Add oil and swirl to coat.
1. Pour in the batter and tilt the pan (show off those wrist skills!). Add your pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts.
1. Cover and cook for 2 minutes, then uncover and let it get crispy for another minute.
1. Fold that beauty in half and serve with lettuce, herbs, and fish sauce mixture.
Pro tip: Don’t stress if your first few crepes look like abstract art – mine did too! Practice makes perfect, and even the ugly ones taste amazing.
The best part? Watching your guests’ faces light up when they bite into these crispy, savory delights. It’s better than any reality TV drama, I promise!
Loves, if you enjoyed this recipe as much as I enjoy my morning coffee (which is A LOT), please drop a comment below! I’d love to hear how yours turned out – success stories, kitchen disasters, or marriage proposals received after serving these! 😘
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Until next time, keep cooking and stay fabulous! 💋
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