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Vietnamese Banh Khot with Turmeric Shrimp Filling

Name: Vietnamese Banh Khot with Turmeric Shrimp Filling
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Rice flour, 200g; Cornstarch, 50g; Coconut milk, 400ml; Water, 200ml; Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp; Salt, 1/2 tsp; Shrimp, 300g, peeled and deveined; Fish sauce, 1 tbsp; Turmeric powder, 1 tsp; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Fresh lettuce leaves; Mixed fresh herbs, mint, cilantro, Thai basil; Finely chopped peanuts; Fish sauce, 4 tbsp; Lime juice, 2 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Red chili, finely chopped; Water, 3 tbsp

Delight in the crispy texture and savory shrimp filling of these traditional Vietnamese pancakes, perfect for any meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 28, 2025

Vietnamese Banh Khot with Turmeric Shrimp Filling — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Banh Khot Batter

Turmeric Shrimp Filling

Garnishes

Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 572 kcal
Protein: 22.4 g
Carbs: 60.8 g
Fat: 27.1 g
Fiber: 1.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2289 kcal
Protein: 89.5 g
Carbs: 243 g
Fat: 108.6 g
Fiber: 6.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rice flour 200g	728	11.8	160	1.8	2.5
Cornstarch 50g	189	0.1	46.5	0.1	0.3
Coconut milk 400ml	792	7.2	8	84	0
Water 200ml	0	0	0	0	0
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp	4	0.1	1	0.1	0.4
Salt 1/2 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Shrimp 300g, peeled and deveined	240	56.7	0	3	0
Fish sauce 1 tbsp	13	1.9	0.2	0.1	0
Turmeric powder 1 tsp	8	0.2	2	0.2	0.7
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Fresh lettuce leaves	10	0.5	2	0.1	1
Mixed fresh herbs mint, cilantro, Thai basil	10	0.5	2	0	0.5
Finely chopped peanuts	57	2.4	3.1	4.8	0.9
Fish sauce 4 tbsp	52	7.6	0.8	0.4	0
Lime juice 2 tbsp	8	0.1	2.8	0	0.1
Sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12.6	0	0
Red chili finely chopped	5	0.3	1	0.1	0.2
Water 3 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Shrimp

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine shrimp, fish sauce, turmeric, and minced garlic.
2
Marinate shrimp
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3
Prepare other ingredients
Prepare other ingredients while marinating.

Preparing the Batter

1
Mix dry ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine rice flour, cornstarch, and turmeric powder.
2
Add liquids
Gradually whisk in coconut milk and water until smooth.
3
Season and rest
Add salt and let the batter sit for 15 minutes.

How to Make Vietnamese Banh Khot with Turmeric Shrimp Filling

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Shrimp
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook marinated shrimp for 3–4 minutes until just cooked through.
2
Making the Banh Khot
Heat a non-stick or specialized banh khot pan over medium heat. Pour a small portion of batter into each indentation.
3
Crisping the Pancakes
Once edges start to lift naturally and are golden brown, remove them from the pan and keep warm.