Banh Khot
Banh Khot is a Vietnamese savory mini pancake made with rice flour and coconut milk, topped with shrimp and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp - 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- Green onions - 2, thinly sliced
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Rice flour - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, coconut milk, water, and turmeric powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick banh khot pan or a small skillet over medium heat. Brush with vegetable oil.
- Pour a small amount of the batter into each mold of the pan, filling it about halfway. Add a shrimp on top of each mold.
- Cover the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully remove the banh khot from the pan and transfer to a serving plate.
- In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and lime juice to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve the banh khot hot, garnished with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro. Serve with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 2g