Crispy Crepe – (Bánh Xèo)

Bánh Xèo –  Crispy Rice Flour”Crepe,”  Stuffed with Shrimp, Pork and Bean sprouts.  Served with Fresh Lettuce and Sweet Fish Sauce.

Bánh Xèo is a dish that varies greatly from city to city.   In saigon it’s made with rice flour, coconut milk and turmeric.   In Saigon there are 2 versions.  One style is very big and cooked in a wok.  The Edges are more dry than crispy.  The other style is much smaller about 3 to 5 inches.  These are cooked over an open fire, with a small cast iron pan.  These are much crispier but more oily.  These are both served to you with lots of vegetables for wrapping. 

Bánh Xèo is served with:

Meats- Pork, shrimp, squid, scallop

Vegetables – Green Salad, Mustard Leaf,  Shiso, Thai basil, Coriander, Fish Herb

Sauce – Sweet Fish Sauce

Cost:

• Small 5,000 – 6,000 (.25$) per piece

• Big  7,000 – 12,000 (30$) per piece

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