Are you looking for a new culinary experience? Do you like exotic dishes and try out new recipes? Then we have something very special for you! It is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is 100% vegan. We're talking about Bánh Xèo, which translates to "frying pan pancakes" because the dish is prepared in a frying pan, making a sizzling sound similar to a pancake sliding into the pan. 😋

A little piece of Vietnamese everyday life

A traditional Bánh Xèo is vegan and very healthy, as it consists mainly of grains and vegetables. Watch the video below to get an idea of how easy it is to prepare Bánh Xèo.

Ingredients for Bánh Xèo

To prepare a delicious vegan Bánh Xèo, you will need the following ingredients:

• 200g rice flour
• 400ml coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• A pinch of salt
• 400g vegetables of your choice (e.g. carrots, beans, leeks)
• Chopped green onions
• Oil for frying
• For the sauce: soy sauce, sugar and vinegar to taste

Ready to start your culinary adventure 😉.

Preparation of Bánh Xèo

The preparation is quite simple and straightforward. Here are the necessary steps you need to follow.

Step 1: Preparation of the dough

Mix the Rice flour, the coconut milk, Turmeric and Salt together in a bowl. The mixture should have the consistency of pancake batter. Let the dough rest for at least 15 minutes. 😊

Step 2: Prepare the vegetables

While the dough is resting, you can prepare the vegetables. It can be any vegetable of your choice. Cut them into small strips or cubes. 🌿

Step 3: Frying the Bánh Xèo

Heat the wok or a frying pan and add a little oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in a thin layer of the batter. As soon as the dough begins to settle, add the Chopped vegetables and fold the tortilla in the middle. Fry them on both sides until crispy. 🍆

Step 4: Preparation of the sauce

For the sauce, mix the Soy sauce, Sugar and Vinegar together. The sauce can be refined to taste.

Step 5: Serve the dish

The Bánh Xèo is served hot. Pour some sauce over it and sprinkle freshly chopped scallions. And voilà! 🍛 Your vegan Bánh Xèo is ready to enjoy!

Final Thoughts

Bánh Xèo is a fantastic dish that everyone will love, whether they are vegan or not. It is not only delicious, but also healthy and easy to prepare. Try it and see how easy it is to make exotic and delicious dishes right from your own kitchen. Bon appetit! 🥩

Julius Walter

I am Julius Walter, the founder of the blog "Veganhalunke", where I write about the vegan lifestyle. As a long-time vegan, I want to inspire others to also switch to a vegan diet and live an environmentally conscious lifestyle. I offer advice and tips for making the switch to a vegan diet and hope that my blog can help make a positive change for our world.