Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Measure |
| Rice Flour | 1 cup |
| Cornstarch | 1/4 cup |
| Coconut Milk | 1 1/4 cup |
| Water | 3/4 cup |
| Ground Turmeric | 1/2 tsp |
| Pork belly slices | 1/2 lb |
| Bean Sprouts | 1 cup |
| Onion | 1/2 |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Fish Sauce | Splash |
Instruction
- Whisk together rice flour, cornstarch, coconut milk, water, and turmeric in a bowl until smooth, then let rest for 15 minutes—this hydrates the flour for better texture
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Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) and add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil
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Sauté pork belly slices for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned, then push to one side of the skillet
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Add onion slices and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened
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Stir the batter briefly and pour about 1/2 cup into the skillet, immediately swirling to coat the bottom thinly
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Scatter bean sprouts over half of the pancake and cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes to steam the sprouts
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Uncover and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the edges curl and turn golden brown and crispy
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Fold the pancake in half over the bean sprouts using a spatula, then transfer to a plate
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Repeat steps 2–8 with remaining batter and ingredients, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking
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Serve immediately with fish sauce for dipping