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Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake
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. Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F) and add 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Khmer Banh Xeo – Cambodian Savory Pancake take?
36 min all in — 10 min prep, 11 min cook, 15 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Milk, Soy, Fish. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Fish sauce — to taste. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much fish sauce?
to taste of Fish sauce.
What can I use instead?
flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. fish-sauce (soy sauce + lime) → soy sauce + lime. Salty and bright, not funky. A mashed anchovy is closer if fish is acceptable.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.