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Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

Name: Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Rice flour, 1 cup; Turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon; Coconut milk, 1¼ cups; Water, ½ cup; Salt, ½ teaspoon; Shrimp, deveined and shelled, 200g; Pork belly, thinly sliced, 150g; Bean sprouts, 1 cup; Onion, thinly sliced, 1 small; Fish sauce, 3 tablespoons; Lime juice, 3 tablespoons; Sugar, 2 tablespoons; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Thai bird chilies, minced, 1–2; Fresh lettuce leaves; Fresh mint leaves; Fresh cilantro leaves

Banh Xeo are savory Vietnamese pancakes made with rice flour and coconut milk, filled with shrimp, pork, and beansprouts, and are perfect for a crunchy, flavorful bite.

4.4(959 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 21, 2025

Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Batter

For the Filling

For the Dipping Sauce

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 523 kcal
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 3.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2091 kcal
Protein: 90 g
Carbs: 194 g
Fat: 110 g
Fiber: 13 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Rice flour 1 cup	578	10	127	2	2
Turmeric powder 1 tablespoon	29	1	6	1	2
Coconut milk 1¼ cups	552	5	14	57	5
Water ½ cup	0	0	0	0	0
Salt ½ teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Shrimp, deveined and shelled 200g	196	42	0	2	0
Pork belly, thinly sliced 150g	518	22	0	48	0
Bean sprouts 1 cup	31	3	6	0	2
Onion, thinly sliced 1 small	28	1	7	0	1
Fish sauce 3 tablespoons	30	6	2	0	0
Lime juice 3 tablespoons	11	0	4	0	0
Sugar 2 tablespoons	96	0	24	0	0
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0	2	0	0
Thai bird chilies, minced 1–2	6	0	1	0	0
Fresh lettuce leaves	5	0	1	0	1
Fresh mint leaves	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Batter

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine rice flour and turmeric powder.
2
Whisk in liquids
Gradually whisk in coconut milk and water until smooth.
3
Season and rest
Stir in salt and let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Allow the batter to rest to ensure a smooth and lump-free consistency.

Preparing the Filling

1
Marinate proteins
Marinate shrimp and pork belly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Preheat skillet
Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for the best results with the crepes.
3
Cook filling
Sauté the pork until cooked through, then add shrimp and onion, cooking until shrimp is pink.

How to Make Vietnamese Banh Xeo with Turmeric and Coconut Milk

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Crepe
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil, then pour a thin layer of batter onto the pan.
2
Adding the Filling
Once the edges start to lift, add a portion of the sautéed filling and some bean sprouts to half of the crepe.
3
Folding & Crisping
Fold the crepe in half and let it cook until crispy.