Crispy Saigon Pancake with Prawns (Banh Xeo)

Author: Christopher Pham

PREP TIME: 30 MIN | COOK TIME: 5 MIN | TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN | SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package of Micro Pharms Saigon Pancake Mix
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1/4 cup onions
• 2 cup of bean sprouts
• 2 tbsp oil or cooking spray 
• 1 tbsp Micro Pharms Chili Oil 

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients for the batter. Whisk until smooth and set aside. The batter needs to rest for at least 30 minutes so that the rice flour is hydrated.
2. While the batter is resting, prepare the other ingredients.
3. Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat.
4. Add a tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onion and shrimp. Cook until the onions have begun to soften and the shrimp is halfway cooked. Flip the shrimp over.
5. Move the ingredients around in the pan so there is a space in the middle. This is where you will fold it at the end.
6. Make sure your heat is still high because when you add the batter the pan will cool down. Add 2-4oz of batter to the pan. If your heat is correct and there is enough oil you should hear the namesake sizzling sound.
7. Cook for one minute uncovered, while tilting the pan in different directors to distribute the batter evenly. Cover the pan with a lid, or another pan, or a large plate. Cook covered over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and cook for one more minute, add in the bean sprouts.
9. With a rubber spatula, flip one half over and remove from the pan.
10. Drizzle in Micro Pharms Chili Oil and garnish.
11. Eat this by making little "tacos" with the lettuce and herbs. Some people like to enjoy the rolled in rice paper wrappers as well. ENJOY!