Delicious Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo) Recipe!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while providing a creamy texture.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are more affordable while maintaining a similar texture.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: fish

Fish can be a less expensive seafood option.

Prepare filling ingredients by slicing cucumber, finely slicing lettuce, and gathering bean sprouts and herbs.

Make the batter by mixing 100 grams of rice flour with 200 mils of coconut milk, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Test the batter consistency and adjust with more coconut milk if necessary.

Heat a pan on medium heat and pour in the batter to form a pancake.

Add bean sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, and herbs on top of the batter while it cooks.

Cook until the underside is crispy, then fold the pancake over the filling and serve.

For a second pancake, boil and slice prawns in half before adding them to the batter.

Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing finely chopped garlic, chili, lime juice, palm sugar, and either fish sauce or light soy sauce.

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