Description
Miniature, bite-sized Vietnamese savory pancakes made of rice flour and coconut milk, topped with a shrimp, cooked in a special dimpled pan.
Restaurants serving Banh Khot
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice flour
- Coconut milk
- Turmeric
- Small shrimp
- Scallion
Instructions
- Make turmeric rice/coconut batter.
- Pour into oiled dimpled pan.
- Top with shrimp and fry until crispy outside.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Takoyaki flour (different texture), Peeled shrimp
Pairing
Raw veg (Lettuce) / Nuoc Cham
Trivia
Looks like Takoyaki, but since it's shallow-fried in lots of oil, the outside is incredibly crispy while the inside is creamy with coconut.
Eating tips & etiquette
Wrap the hot mini pancake in lettuce/mustard leaves with herbs, dip in sweet/sour Nuoc Cham, and eat.
Allergen
Shrimp, Fish