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Preparation
40 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Vietnamese pancakes are a popular dish loved by many. With familiar tools and easy-to-find ingredients, anyone can make this dish at home. Now, let TasteVN guide you on how to make Vietnamese pancakes with a non-stick pan just like at a restaurant. Let’s get cooking and prepare this pancake right away!
Ingredients for Vietnamese Pancakes with a Non-Stick Pan Serves 4
Pancake flour 100 gr Crispy flour 50 gr Squid 300 gr Chicken egg 1 piece Onion 1 piece Bean sprouts 200 gr Chopped green onion 50 gr Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Beer 165 ml (1/2 can) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh squid
- To select fresh squid, you should choose squid that has bright colors, with a brown outer skin and a body that is opaque white like milk.
- When you press your hand against the body of the squid, it should quickly return to its original state without any dents. This indicates that the squid’s flesh is firm, chewy, and thick.
- In particular, if you observe that the squid’s eyes are clear, not bulging, and there is no yellowish liquid leaking out, then it is fresh squid.
- Additionally, you should choose squid with the head still tightly attached to the body, the ink sac not ruptured, and see that the flesh is slightly pinkish.
- Avoid purchasing if the squid appears soft and mushy, pale white, cloudy eyes, or even has a foul smell.
Where to buy pancake flour?
- You can easily find pancake flour at supermarkets, convenience stores, markets, or at TasteVN stores nationwide.
- The price of pancake flour in July 2022 as updated by TasteVN is 16,000 – 28,000 VND/package of 400g.
How to make Bánh xèo using a non-stick pan
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Mixing the batter
First, add 100gr of Bánh xèo flour into a quánh, then add 50gr of crispy frying flour, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder along with 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well.
Next, pour in 200ml of water and stir to dissolve the flour so that it doesn’t clump. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and mix well.
Finally, add 1 chicken egg, finely chopped scallions, and 1/2 can of beer that you prepared earlier, then beat until combined. Continue stirring the batter until it becomes thick.
Note:- Depending on the brand of flour, adjust the amount of water accordingly!
- Do not make the batter too thick as it will result in a thick, non-crispy shell that takes longer to cook.
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Prepare other ingredients
300g of fresh squid after purchasing, you need to wash it clean, rub it with salt to reduce the fishy smell, and then slice it thin.
Next, peel the onion, wash it clean, cut it into wedges, then soak it in ice water to make it crispy and reduce the pungency, and then slice it thin.
For 100g of bean sprouts, you need to remove any remaining skins, wash them clean, and let them drain.
Finally, stir-fry the squid and onion together for about 10 minutes. To make the dish more flavorful, when stir-frying, remember to add 1 teaspoon of seasoning or adjust according to your taste.
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Proceed to make the pancakes
Once the ingredients are prepared, place a non-stick pan on the stove. Spread a thin layer of oil evenly around the pan, wait for a moment for the oil to heat up, then scoop 1 spoon of batter and spread it evenly on the pan.
Next, when you see the surface of the pancake firm up, add the mixture of squid and bean sprouts on one side with just the right amount. Keep the heat medium and wait for the pancake skin to turn golden and crispy, then fold the pancake over.
When you notice the oil is running low, brush on another thin layer of cooking oil and press both sides of the pancake until golden and crispy, then transfer it to a plate. Continue this process until all the batter and filling are used up.
Finally, arrange the pancakes on a plate, serve the pancakes with lettuce, green mustard, herbs, pickled vegetables, and dip them in sweet and sour fish sauce and enjoy while still hot.
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Final Product
The finished bánh xèo has a beautiful deep yellow color. The pancake is dry, not sticky or greasy. The crust is thin, crispy, and fragrant, filled with squid, onion, and salty bean sprouts, extremely flavorful.
Product Information
- You can use the 26 cm Kangaroo induction non-stick pan to make this dish. The pan can fry 4 – 6 eggs at once.
- The aluminum alloy pan is 2.142 mm thick, with a stone-patterned non-stick surface coated with Teflon that can withstand temperatures up to 400 °C.
- The handle is wrapped in heat-resistant plastic, making it easy to move without fear of burning your hand. At the same time, this non-stick pan can be used on both gas stoves, infrared stoves, and induction stoves.
- Currently, the price of the pan is around 300 thousand dong, online prices are shockingly low. (price updated in July 2022).
So TasteVN has just guided you on how to make pancakes with a non-stick pan that are as delicious as those at restaurants, extremely simple, visually appealing, and attractive. Quickly note down the recipe to make this dish for the whole family! Wishing you success in making it.
