Crispy Vietnamese pancakes

Cooking Meat Crispy Vietnamese pancakes

The distinctive fresh flavours of Vietnam are showcased in this tasty pancake.

  1. Combine flours, turmeric, salt and a pinch of pepper in a bowl. Add coconut milk and iced water. Stir until smooth. Cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour to rest.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a 22cm (base) non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add mince. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince, for 4 minutes or until browned. Add fish sauce and remaining pinch of pepper. Cook for 2 minutes or until fish sauce has almost evaporated. Remove from heat. Add half the onion. Stir to combine. Wipe the pan clean.
  3. Add remaining onion to batter. Brush pan with half the remaining oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add half the batter to pan. Tilt pan, swirling batter to cover base and slightly up the side. Cook for 4 minutes or until base is golden. Place half the mince mixture and half the prawn on half the pancake. Top with half the sprouts and mint. Fold over to enclose. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  4. Cut each pancake into thirds. Serve with Nuoc cham

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