Banh Xeo
Banh Xeo is a savory Vietnamese crepe known for its crispy texture and vibrant yellow color from turmeric. Filled with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, and herbs, it is traditionally wrapped in rice paper and dipped in a tangy fish sauce, symbolizing communal eating and local fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 tsp
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- 100g
- 100g
- 1 cup
- 2 stalks
- to taste
- for frying
- for serving
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Vietnamese
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating in Southern Vietnam, Banh Xeo reflects the fusion of indigenous Vietnamese cooking with influences from French colonial and Chinese culinary techniques, particularly in the use of rice flour batter and stir-fried fillings.
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