Bánh xèo facts for kids
Vietnamese bánh xèo
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| Type | Pancake |
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| Place of origin | Vietnam |
| Associated national cuisine | Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Main ingredients | Rice flour, water, turmeric powder |
Bánh xèo is a super yummy and crispy pancake from Vietnam. People often call it a "sizzling pancake" because of the sound it makes when it's cooked. Imagine pouring batter into a hot pan – sizzzzzle! That's where the name "xèo" comes from. It's a savory (not sweet!) pancake made mostly from rice flour, water, and a pinch of yellow turmeric powder, which gives it a beautiful golden color. Sometimes, it's even called a Vietnamese crêpe.
This delicious pancake is usually filled with tasty ingredients like slices of pork, fresh prawns, chopped green onions, soft mung beans, and crunchy bean sprouts. When you eat bánh xèo, it's often served with fresh lettuce leaves, mint, Asian basil, and a special herb called fish mint. You wrap a piece of the pancake in the lettuce with the herbs, then dip it in a yummy sauce.
Bánh Xèo Around Asia
Bánh xèo is not just popular in Vietnam. Other countries in Southeast Asia also have their own versions of this tasty dish!
Cambodian Bánh Xèo
In Cambodia, this dish is called banh chao. It's very similar to the bánh xèo you would find in southern Vietnam. So, if you try banh chao in Cambodia, it will likely remind you of the crispy pancakes from the southern parts of Vietnam.
Thai Bánh Xèo
There's also a Thai version of bánh xèo called Khanom bueang Yuan. You can often find it sold by street vendors in Thailand, especially in Bangkok. Many restaurants that serve Thai food or royal cuisine also offer it. The most common filling in Thailand is a mix of shredded coconut, roasted peanuts, shrimp, salted radish, and fried tofu. It's usually served with bean sprouts and a sweet cucumber relish.
See also
In Spanish: Bánh xèo para niños
