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Introduction
Crispy Pancake Hoi An in Vietnamese called Banh Xeo (The name literally translates to “sizzling cake,” after the sound the rice batter makes when it is poured into the hot pan) is one of the must-try dishes when traveling to the ancient town. Different from other types of pancakes in the South, Central pancakes in general and Hoi An pancakes in particular, are smaller so a person can eat more than one!
In this article, Hoi An Private Taxi will reveal to you all the secrets to make this cake, its ingredients as well as the top 5 places in Hoi An that you can enjoy the best Vietnamese crispy pancake!
How to make Hoi An crispy pancakes?
Hoi An crispy rice pancake has rich shrimp and meat filling combined with the delicious taste of other ingredients, making diners excited. There’s nothing better than enjoying the crispy Hoi An pancakes in this cool weather. The cake has very good taste but the way to make the cake is not too difficult, you just need a little attention to do it.
Ingredients:
Cake flour:
Plain rice flour: 1 cup
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
1 cup of freshwater.
Cake Filling:
Shrimp: 500g (head off, peeled, threaded)
Pork: 500g (washed, thinly sliced)
Bean sprouts: 500g (washed)
Fresh onions: 6 bulbs (thinly sliced)
Vegetable oil: 5 teaspoons Lettuce and accompanying vegetables
Dipping sauce:
Fish sauce: 1/4 cup Chili, minced garlic
Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger: 2 teaspoons
Fresh lime juice: 1/3 cup.
Crispy Hoi An Pancake Recipe
With the local experience in tourism, Hoi An Private Taxi will guide you on how to make the Hoi An pancakes following the best pancake recipe in the world. Let’s get started!
Step 1: You make the dough first! Mix all the cake crust ingredients in a large bowl. Please remember to mix them all evenly.
Step 2: Now you start to fry the cake. Put the pan on the stove, put a little cooking oil in the pan, wait for the oil to heat up (you can use the chopsticks to check. If there are oil bubbles so the oil is hot enough).
Then scoop a tablespoon of flour into the pan, quickly pour the dough around the pan, and turn the pan around to make the dough evenly cover the pan.
Cover the lid for about 1 minute for the dough to curl, then add 2 pieces of shrimps, pork, sliced onion, bean sprouts, and cover for another 2 minutes. Then fold the cake in half and fry until golden crispy on both sides.
Step 3: After frying the cake, move on to making the dipping sauce! Place all the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a bowl and stir well. So you’ve got a great cup of dipping sauce.
Step 4: Finally, you just need to put the cake on a plate with raw vegetables and dipping sauce. It doesn’t take too much time, but you can still make a delicious, typical plate of pancake Hoi An.
Where to eat the best Crispy Vietnamese Pancake?
Traveling to Hoi An, you must explore the Hoi An street food trail to sample all the famous street food such as Hoi An Chicken Rice, Banh Mi Phuong, Quang Noodle, Cao Lau Hoi An; White rose dumplings, etc. Below are the best places to enjoy the best Crispy Hoi An Pancakes.
Ba Le Well Restaurant
Coming to Hoi An without tasting the pancakes at Gieng Ba Le restaurant is a pity. With delicious taste, the hotcakes have captivated those who have enjoyed them.
Address: 45/51 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoi An city.
Opening hours: from 11:00 to 22:00.
Price range: 10,000 VND/ Cake.
Hai Dao Hoi An Pancake Restaurant
Hai Dao pancakes restaurant is always at the top of delicious Hoi An crispy pancake shops attracting tourists because of their diverse menu and quick service. The fried cake here has a golden color, crispy on the outside, soft and moist inside. In addition to Hoi An pancakes, this restaurant also has many other specialties such as BBQ, grilled spring rolls, etc for customers to choose from.
Address: 160 Ly Thai To Street, Hoi An city.
Opening hours: from 7:00 to 22:00.
Price range: from 20,000 VND to 40,000 VND/ set.
Hai Nam Hoi An Crispy Pancake
Among Hoi An crispy pancake restaurants, Hai Nam pancakes are considered to have the most central taste with the delicious aroma and fresh ingredients. A special feature of the restaurant is that it is open all day, so you can come here to enjoy it at any time of the day without fear of closing.
Address: 419 Hai Ba Trung Street, Cam Son ward, Hoi An city.
Working hours: All day.
Price range: from 10,000 VND to 30,000 VND/ set.
Co Anh Crispy Pancake Hoi An
Referring to Hoi An thin crispy pancake shops, ignoring Co Anh restaurant is a big mistake. The shop’s Banh Xeo is quite small in size, so one person can eat a few of them. The crust is golden crispy and the filling is full and rich. The shop is located right near Hoi An central market, easy to find, convenient to explore the market and enjoy delicious food.
Address: Thoai Ngoc Hau Street, Hoi An city.
Working hours: from 9:00 to 22:00 every day.
Price range: from 20,000 VND to 50,000 VND/ set.
