Description
Banh Khot is the bite-size and simpler version of Banh Xeo. Both are wrapped in leafy greens and dipped in a sweet chili sauce. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, this is a delicious appetizer that’s not only fun to make but also fun to say. This recipe makes 14.
Ingredients
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Batter
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 cup water
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Other Ingredients
- 14 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (pinch) ground black pepper
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Leafy lettuce and Vietnamese herbs
- Neutral oil or shallot oil
- Vietnamese sweet chili dipping sauce
Instructions
- Make the batter: Whisk together all the batter ingredients. Set it aside to bloom for at least 20 minutes, but the longer, the better.
- Marinate the shrimp: In a small bowl, marinate shrimp with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Fry: Heat the banh khot or aebleskiver pan on medium-high. Add a little oil to each well. Mix batter as flour will tend to settle and fill well batter. It’s also ok to overflow the well so it spills out. This creates additional crispy edges. Sprinkle green onions, and dried shrimp if using. Cover with a lid and cook for about 8 minutes on medium-low. Low and slow is key.
- Add shrimp: Remove the lid. Add shrimp and top each with more green onions. Drizzle more oil on top of the green onions (this makes “scallion oil”) and around each rim to crisp up the edges. Cover and cook until shrimp is cooked through (about one minute). Remove the lid and cook for about 2 more minutes to your desired crispiness.
- Remove from pan and serve: Use a sharp metal spoon to remove the banh khot. Scrape the outside edges first. It should detach easily and scoop out. Serve with your favorite leafy greens, herbs, and sweet chili sauce.
Notes
To make it crispy, don’t be shy on the oil. Most of it is reused, as the oil doesn’t get absorbed into the pancake as much.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Vietnamese