Vietnamese Pancakes (Banh Xeo)

📅 5/21/25 · ✍️ Alex Rivers

Vietnamese Pancakes (Banh Xeo)

Vietnamese Pancakes with Vegetables, Herbs and a Fragrant Dipping Sauce (B nh X o)

Writer: Alex Rivers  |  My Rating: 3.0/5  |  Site Rating: 4.2/5

Between cleats at the door and a math worksheet on the counter, Vietnamese Pancakes with Vegetables, Herbs and a Fragrant Dipping Sauce (B nh X o) felt doable.

As it warmed, the kitchen smelled like ginger and scallion brightness. I worked clean: cutting board to the left, waste bowl to the right; it keeps my head calm.

A small pinch of flaky salt at the end made the flavors feel deliberate, not accidental.

Cleanup stayed sane; I rinsed two bowls and called it progress.

My youngest tried to steal a bite off the sheet pan; tiny fingerprints were the proof.

A small pinch of flaky salt at the end made the flavors feel deliberate, not accidental.

Texture held together—no mush, no mystery, just straightforward food.

It plays well with a simple rice side; the kids barely noticed the swap from fries.

Air fryer the next day gave it life; no sad sogginess.

I’d add thinly sliced onions and peppers for contrast and a bit of crunch.

For anyone searching vietnamese pancakes with vegetables herbs and recipe, here’s the honest version you won’t mind bookmarking.

Honest take: weeknight‑reliable, not a showpiece.

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