Today I’m gonna show you how to make Bánh Khọt! If you’ve been to my page before you’ll quickly recognize that it looks like a mini Bánh Xèo. To be honest I’ve never had this until I moved to Orange county because it wasn’t common where I’m from.

My boyfriends mom recently came back from Vietnam and bought me a Bánh Khọt pan so I wanted to put it use! You can find these on Amazon I can leave the link below or it’s tagged in my IG highlights under shop links! The pan is crucial for making the mini pancakes.

Bánh Khọt it’s basically a mini savory pancake with a huge piece of shrimp in the middle. It’s a much simpler version of Bánh Xèo and it’s also served with veggies and Nước chấm as the dipping sauce!

Depending on where you get it it can be completely crispy or crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It all just depends on preference and where you eat it at! I used this bag of flour mix available at your local asian store but honestly any brand will do!

Also I get asked where I got my pan from. Mine is actually from Vietnam but here’s one on amazon that is super close and affordable! The link is here!

How To Make Bánh Khọt (Vietnamese Mini Pancakes)

Recipe by Jen H. DaoCourse: Recipes, Appetizers, Dinner, LunchCuisine: viet, vietnamese, asianDifficulty: medium

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

14 oz (1 bag) Bánh Khọt Flour
1 cup coconut milk
4 cups water/coco rice (coconut soda)
1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
1/4 cup veggie oil
1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, basil) and pickled carrots & daikon (optional, for serving)

Directions

Prepare the Batter:
In a large bowl, combine the Bánh Khọt flour, coconut milk, and water or coconut soda. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes to let everything settle in.
Season the Shrimp:
While the batter is resting, season the shrimp with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
a. Heat the Bánh Khọt Pan:
Heat your Bánh Khọt pan over medium heat and lightly brush each well with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

b. Cook the Pancakes:
Once the pan is hot, pour about 1-2 tablespoons of the batter into each well of the pan, filling them about 3/4 full. Place one shrimp in the center of each pancake.
Cover and Cook:
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the center is cooked through. The shrimp should be pink and opaque. Add green onions and brush more oil on.
Remove and Serve:
Use a spoon or small spatula to gently remove the Bánh Khọt from the pan. Serve them hot with lettuce leaves, fresh herbs, and Nước chấm !