Crispy Cambodian Bahn Chounk with Pork and Bean Sprout Filling

Name: Crispy Cambodian Bahn Chounk with Pork and Bean Sprout Filling
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Rice flour; Cornflour; Coconut milk; Ground turmeric; Salt; Ground pork; Garlic, minced; Fish sauce; Sugar; Black pepper; Fresh bean sprouts; Green onions, chopped; Cilantro, chopped; Fish sauce; Lime juice; Sugar; Red chili, sliced; Garlic, minced

A delightful Cambodian street food favorite

Savor the crispy delight of Cambodian Bahn Chounk, a vibrant culinary treat filled with savory pork and fresh bean sprouts, perfect for a quick lunch or delightful dinner.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Batter

Rice flour

1 cup

Cornflour

1/4 cup

Coconut milk

1 1/2 cups

Ground turmeric

1 tsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

For the Pork Filling

Ground pork

200g

Garlic, minced

1 tbsp

Fish sauce

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Black pepper

1/2 tsp

For the Bean Sprout Filling

Fresh bean sprouts

2 cups

Green onions, chopped

1/2 cup

Cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup

For the Dipping Sauce

Fish sauce

1/4 cup

Lime juice

2 tbsp

Sugar

2 tbsp

Red chili, sliced

Garlic, minced

1 clove

Preparation

Preparing the Batter

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, cornflour, and turmeric.

Add Coconut Milk

Gradually add coconut milk, whisking until smooth.

Season and Rest

Stir in salt and let rest for 30 minutes.

Ensure the batter is well-rested for a truly crispy texture.

Preparing the Pork Filling

Sauté Garlic

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in a little oil until fragrant.

Cook Pork

Add ground pork, cook until browned.

Season Pork

Stir in fish sauce, sugar, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Do not overfill the pancake to ensure proper cooking.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Pancake

Pour batter into a hot, oiled skillet, enough to thinly coat the bottom.

Resting the batter: 30 min; Cooking each pancake: 10 min. Use Medium-High heat for cooking batter and Medium for browning pork.

Adding the Filling

Spoon pork mixture and bean sprout filling on one side of the pancake.

Folding & Crisping

Fold pancake over, pressing down slightly, and cook until edges are crisp.

Plating & Serving