Bánh Xèo

Drain the water from the green beans and add ¼ tsp of salt. Steam cook the green beans for about 30 min. or until soft. If dry (hard), add water while steaming them.

Mix the batter ingredients and let rest for 1 hour.

• If the mixture is still thick, add about ¼ cup of water. The mixture should not stick to the spoon. (if you want a thicker omelet, leave the mixture slightly thick. 

While waiting, wash the lettuce  twice. You do not need to wash the bean sprouts.

Heat a 10-inch cast iron pan to medium-low heat.

Add about 1½-2 ladles(depending on the pan size) worth of the mixture into the oiled pan and swish it around to spread the batter around the pan to cover the surface. Cook for 3 minutes. 

Flip it. 

Add the bean sprouts and mung beans on one side and cook for 2 minutes.

Cover with a lid. Cook for another minute.

Fold the side without the filling on top of the side with the filling.