Crispy Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo) Recipe

Name: Crispy Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup long-grain jasmine rice, soaked 8 hours or overnight; 1/2 cup dried mung beans, soaked 8 hours or overnight; 1/4 cup light coconut milk; 1 Tbs. thinly sliced green onion; 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric; 8 tsp. vegetable oil; 2 cups straw, shiitake, and/or oyster mushrooms; 8 oz. firm tofu, drained and cut into 16 thin slices; 2 cups bean sprouts; 2 cups mixed fresh basil, mint, and/or cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cup long-grain jasmine rice, soaked 8 hours or overnight
1/2 cup dried mung beans, soaked 8 hours or overnight
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1 Tbs. thinly sliced green onion
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
8 tsp. vegetable oil
2 cups straw, shiitake, and/or oyster mushrooms
8 oz. firm tofu, drained and cut into 16 thin slices
2 cups bean sprouts
2 cups mixed fresh basil, mint, and/or cilantro, for garnish

1
Rinse and drain soaked rice, and blend in blender or food processor with 1 cup water until smooth.
2
Transfer to large bowl, and set aside.
3
Rinse and drain mung beans, and blend in blender or food processor with 1/2 cup water until no lumps remain.
4
Stir mung bean mixture into rice mixture along with coconut milk, green onion, and turmeric.
5
Heat 1 tsp.
6
oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add 1/4 cup mushrooms and 2 slices tofu, and stir-fry 30 seconds.
8
Ladle in just enough batter to cover stir-fried ingredients, swirling pan to coat bottom.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until bottom is crispy.
10
Scatter 1/4 cup bean sprouts over one side of pancake; fold other side over to form half moon.
11
Cook pancake 1 to 2 minutes more per side.
12
Repeat with remaining ingredients until you have 8 pancakes.
13
Garnish with fresh herbs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup long-grain jasmine rice, soaked 8 hours or overnight, 1/2 cup dried mung beans, soaked 8 hours or overnight, 1/4 cup light coconut milk, 1 Tbs. thinly sliced green onion, and more.

Yes, Crispy Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Rice Pancake (Banh Xeo)

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