LAOS STREET FOOD | Vietnamese Sizzling Pancake (Banh Xeo) Cooked Right On The Streets Of Vientiane

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 rice flour, water, and turmeric powder in a bowl until smooth.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced pork meat to the skillet; cook until pork is cooked through.

Pour a ladle of batter over the pork, tilting the pan to spread evenly.

Add beans sprouts on one half of the pancake.

Cover the skillet and cook until edges are crispy and the top is set.

Fold the pancake in half and slide onto a plate.

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