South East Asian, Main Course Lactose Free Nut Free, Belly Pork Prawns (Peeled and Deveined)

Bánh xèo (Vietnam)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

200 g. Rice Flour
400 ml. Coconut Milk
300 ml. Cold Water
1 g. Turmeric Powder
5 g. Salt
200 g. Pork Belly, Thinly Sliced
200 g. Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
200 g. Bean Sprouts
1 Onion, Thinly Sliced
4 Scallions, Chopped
1 Lettuce, Leaves Separated
Fresh Herbs (Mint, Cilantro, Thai Basil)
30 ml. Fish Sauce
15 g. Sugar
60 ml. Lime Juice

Mix rice flour, coconut milk, cold water, turmeric powder, and salt together in a bowl. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.

In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add a slice of pork belly and a few shrimps. Cook until they are half done.

Pour a ladle of batter into the pan, swirling it to cover the entire surface of the pan. The batter should sizzle loudly -- that's how you know the pan is hot enough.

Cover the pancake with bean sprouts, onion, and chopped scallions. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 3 minutes, or until the bottom is crispy and the top is set.

Fold the pancake in half, then slide it onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter and fillings.

Serve the pancakes with lettuce, fresh herbs, and a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.