Vietnamese Pancakes Food

BáNH XèO (VIETNAMESE SIZZLING PANCAKES / CREPêS)

Steps:

• Combine all batter ingredients except scallions in a large bowl for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Add scallions only right before making the crêpes.
• Steam or soak mung beans in water until soft.
• Boil pork until cooked through and soft, then slice thinly.
• Wash bean sprouts and veggies.
• On medium-high heat add 1-2 teaspoons of oil and some onions
• Immediately add a few pieces of pork and shrimp. Sauté, lightly mixing until very lightly browned and fragrant.
• Pour in some batter and quickly tilt & rotate the pan so the batter is evenly spread. Add more batter if it wasn't enough to cover the pan. There should only be a thin layer of batter that almost flakes off at the pan edges where it's thinner. If your batter doesn't do that and is too thick, add a few tbsp water to the batter and mix to thin it out.
• Lower the heat to medium. Add some mung beans, bean sprouts, and cover with a lid for about 3 minutes, or until bean sprouts are slightly cooked. The batter should also be slightly cooked and transparent around the edges. This step cooks the top side of the ingredients and batter while it steams since we won't be flipping the crepe.
• Remove the lid, lower heat to medium-low and wait for the crêpe to become crisp. This takes about 5-7 minutes. This step lets the ingredients fully cook through, including the batter. It also lets steam escape so the batter can crisp up. Brush on a little oil around the edges if you're not seeing or hearing enough batter to pan contact. Fold in half, transfer to a plate and serve immediately. For batter troubleshooting please see the troubleshooting section in the post above.

BANH XEO VIETNAMESE BEAN SPROUT PANCAKE

Steps:

• Use the peanut oil or other neutral tasting oil.
• Press the tofu to remove as much water as possible.
• Peel and slice onions.
• Slice the mushrooms. Wash sprouts and set aside to drain.
• The tofu should be 1/4 inch square and 2 inches long when you slice it.
• Now heat oil over high heat and place the mushroom, tofu and onion in a single layer on bottom of pan. Saute over high heat until vegetables are browned on bottom.
• Whisk flour, turmeric, water and milk to form thin batter. When tofu is ready add batter to pan slowly. You don't want the veggies to float to the edges. And tilt carefully to distribute batter evenly.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Place sprouts on 1/2 pancake and cook for two or three more minutes until you see the underside of pancake is golden and crispy when you check edges.
• Fold pancake over sprouts and slide onto serving plate.
• Make sure each person gets lettuce and mint leaves. TO eat cut off pieces [bite size]and wrap in lettuce leaf with mint and a bit of chili sauce.
• Do not depend on the time. Use desired results to tell you when the next step or when it is done.

VEGETARIAN VIETNAMESE CRISPY PANCAKES

Steps:

• To make the filling, heat the sesame oil in a wok and stir-fry the tofu until golden. Set aside.
• Stir-fry the ginger, garlic, bamboo shoots, spring onions and onion for 2-3 minutes or until just tender.
• Season with salt and add the shaved coconut and stir to combine.
• Remove from the heat, set aside and keep warm.
• To make the batter, sift the rice flour, turmeric, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl.
• Stir in the coconut milk, sunflower oil and water until well combined and the batter is smooth with the consistency of pouring cream.
• Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat, and lightly grease with a little sunflower oil.
• Pour in enough batter to cover the pan and swirl around to make a thin crêpe. Cook on one side only for 3-5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• Make, fill and eat pancakes one at a time. Fill the crêpe and fold over, then transfer to a serving platter.
• Serve the herbs and lettuce on a separate plate. Wrap portions of the crêpe and some herbs in the lettuce lie san choy bau. Add a squeeze of lime. Then repeat until all the crêpe batter has been used.

VIETNAMESE PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl, lightly whisk the eggs. Then whisk in the rice flour, 3/4 cup of water, salt and sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes. Strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
• In a 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the pan, and set aside.
• Return the skillet to the stove, and raise the heat to high. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and heat until very hot. Pour in half the rice-flour batter, and swirl it quickly around to coat the pan evenly. Add half of the mushrooms, and cook, covered, for 1 minute. Remove lid and add half the shrimp, ham, bean sprouts and scallions. Cook, uncovered, until pancake is golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
• Use a spatula to loosen the edge of the pancake, and carefully slide it out onto a serving plate. Return the pan to the heat, and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Pour in the remaining batter, and cook the second pancake in the same manner, using the remaining mushrooms, shrimp, ham, bean sprouts and scallions. Transfer the pancake to another plate. Garnish the pancakes with the basil and mint, cut into wedges and serve immediately with soy sauce dip (see recipe).

21 SIMPLE VIETNAMESE RECIPE COLLECTION

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a Vietnamese dish in 30 minutes or less!