Vietnamese Pancakes with Vegetables, Herbs and a Fragrant Dipping Sauce (Bánh Xèo)

Vietnamese Pancakes with Vegetables, Herbs and a Fragrant Dipping Sauce (Bánh Xèo)

Ready in 45 minutes, for 6 servings

Dairy free

Gluten free

Vegetarian

1) Begin by preparing the pancake batter.

INGREDIENTS:

- coconut milk

- green chili pepper

- rice flour

- sea salt

- turmeric

- ground cayenne pepper

- egg

EQUIPMENT:

- whisk

2) Whisk together the rice flour, egg, sea salt, turmeric, cayenne and green chili. Gradually whisk in the coconut milk. The mixture should be a smooth, semi-thick batter that is of pouring consistency.

INGREDIENTS:

- sauce

- water

3) Add a little water if necessary. Cover and set aside while you prepare the rest of the food.Now prepare the sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

- green chili pepper

- green onions

- snow peas

- carrot

- radish

EQUIPMENT:

- whisk

4) Whisk together all of the ingredients and set aside.For the filling, combine the carrot, radish, green onions, green chilies and snow peas.

INGREDIENTS:

- mushrooms

- sprouts

- herbs

EQUIPMENT:

- bowl

5) Put the herbs in another bowl and have your sprouts ready along with the mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS:

- spread

- cooking oil

EQUIPMENT:

- frying pan

- ladle

6) Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat in a non-stick skillet. When hot, ladle 1/2 cup of batter into the pan and spread with the bottom of the ladle until you have a roughly 6 to 8 inch pancake. Fry for 6 to 8 minutes or until you have small holes forming and the bottom is crispy brown, then flip and fry for another few minutes on the other side.

INGREDIENTS:

- vegetable

- mushrooms

- herbs

EQUIPMENT:

- oven

7) Transfer to a plate and keep warm in a 150 oven while you finish the rest of the pancakes you should finish with 4 to 6 pancakes.To serve, scatter a portion of the vegetables, herbs and mushrooms over one half of the pancake.

INGREDIENTS:

- sauce

8) Sprinkle some sauce over top and fold the pancake.

INGREDIENTS:

- sauce

9) Drizzle with more sauce and there you go.