

Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake
Pork
Ingredients
- - 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
Instructions
1 - 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.
2 - Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) and add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3 - Sauté pork belly slices for 3–4 minutes until lightly browned, then push to one side of the skillet.
4 - Add onion slices and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened.
5 - Stir the batter briefly and pour about 1/2 cup into the skillet, immediately swirling to coat the bottom thinly.
6 - Scatter bean sprouts over half of the pancake and cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes to steam the sprouts.
7 - Uncover and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the edges curl and turn golden brown and crispy.
8 - Fold the pancake in half over the bean sprouts using a spatula, then transfer to a plate.
9 - Repeat steps 2–8 with remaining batter and ingredients, adding oil as needed to prevent sticking.
10 - Serve immediately with fish sauce for dipping.