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Savory Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Shrimp and Bean Sprouts

Name: Savory Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Shrimp and Bean Sprouts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1/2 cup thinly sliced pork belly (optional); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 bird's eye chili, sliced; Fresh lettuce leaves; Mixed herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil); Lime wedges

Delight in these crispy and savory Vietnamese pancakes, packed with fresh shrimp, crunchy bean sprouts, and aromatic herbs for a delightful meal.

4.8(90 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 25, 2025

Savory Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Shrimp and Bean Sprouts — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Banh Xeo Batter

For the Filling

For the Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham)

For the Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 557 kcal
Protein: 23.25 g
Carbs: 58 g
Fat: 26.25 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2229 kcal
Protein: 93 g
Carbs: 232 g
Fat: 105 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup rice flour	580	9	126	1	3
1/4 cup cornstarch	120	0	28	0	0
1 1/2 cups coconut milk	720	7	18	76	2
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tsp turmeric powder	9	0	2	0	1
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 green onions, thinly sliced	10	0	2	0	1
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined	240	46	0	4	0
1 cup bean sprouts	31	3	6	0	2
1/2 cup thinly sliced pork belly (optional)	260	9	0	24	0
1 small onion, thinly sliced	40	1	10	0	1
1/4 cup fish sauce	60	16	0	0	0
2 tbsp sugar	96	0	24	0	0
1/4 cup lime juice	13	0	4	0	0
1 clove garlic, minced	4	0	1	0	0
1 bird's eye chili, sliced	18	1	4	0	1
Fresh lettuce leaves	5	0	1	0	0
Mixed herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil)	15	1	3	0	1
Lime wedges	8	0	3	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Batter

1
Whisk the dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together rice flour, cornstarch, coconut milk, water, turmeric, and salt until smooth.
2
Add green onions
Stir in the sliced green onions.
3
Rest the batter
Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Chef’s Tip: For the crispiest texture, ensure your pan is hot before adding the batter.

Preparing the Filling

1
Sauté pork belly
Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the pork belly slices until lightly browned.
2
Cook shrimp and onion
Add the shrimp and onion, cooking until the shrimp are just opaque.
Tip: Make sure to thoroughly drain any excess moisture from the shrimp to ensure the pancakes stay crispy. Pro Tip: Marinate shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper for extra flavor.
3
Set aside
Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make Savory Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Shrimp and Bean Sprouts

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking Banh Xeo
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil. Pour a thin layer of batter, swirling to coat the bottom.
2
Adding Filling
Place a portion of shrimp, pork, and onions on one half, topping with bean sprouts.
3
Crisping & Folding
Allow the pancake to crisp, then fold in half once the edges are golden and crisp.