Vegan Banh Xeo | Savory Vietnamese Crepes

rice flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk offers creaminess.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is plant-based and lower in cost, while chicken is a common protein alternative.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey reduces fat content, while ground beef is often less expensive.

Mix together the batter ingredients and keep in the refrigerator for an hour (slowly add water if the batter is too thick).

In a small bowl mix together the dipping sauce ingredients and keep in refrigerator.

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a frying pan and add in the onion. Sauté till slightly browned.

Pour the batter then tilt and rotate the pan so the batter is evenly spread. Lower the heat to medium before adding in the fillings ingredients.

Cook till the edges are slightly crispy, then fold in half and cook for a minute or two.

Turn off the heat and transfer to a plate and serve with fresh lettuce, mint leaf, fresh cilantro and dipping sauce. Enjoy!

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