Saigon Crêpes
Vietnamese Medium

Saigon Crêpes

Crispy turmeric-lacy rice flour pancakes with savory vegetable filling

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⏱️ 1 hour 40 minutes prep · 20 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
340 Calories
6g Protein
48g Carbs
15g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

The secret to these lacy, crisp crêpes is a hot pan and a thin, rice-flour batter that sizzles as it hits the oil. Use plenty of fresh herbs and lettuce leaves for wrapping to balance the richness of the coconut-milk batter.


Instructions

1

Whisk the rice flour, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the coconut milk and water, whisking until the batter is smooth and has the consistency of heavy cream, then stir in the scallions.

2

Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature—this allows the rice flour to hydrate so the crêpes don't crack.

3

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Add a portion of the mushrooms and onions, cooking until they are softened and just beginning to brown.

4

Quickly stir the batter to recombine, then pour a half-cup of batter into the skillet while swirling the pan gently to distribute it evenly over the bottom. The batter should sizzle immediately and form small holes.

5

Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the edges of the crêpe are set and starting to pull away from the sides, about 2 minutes.

6

Remove the lid and scatter a handful of bean sprouts over half of the crêpe. Continue cooking uncovered until the bottom is deeply golden and very crispy.

7

Fold the crêpe in half over the sprouts and slide it onto a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining oil, vegetables, and batter, wiping the skillet clean between batches if necessary.

8

Serve immediately while the edges are still crackling, accompanied by lettuce leaves, herbs, and lime wedges for wrapping.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

The crêpe itself acts as the primary starch Vegetarian Nuoc Cham dipping sauce
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Storage: Crêpes are best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispness; the batter can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Crêpes are best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispness; the batter can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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