Kelsi Boocock’s Fresh Herb & Vegetable-Filled Bánh Xèo Recipe

Try plant-based cook Kelsi Boocock's crispy Vietnamese pancakes. Photo / Tasha Meys

Fill this Vietnamese crepe with everything from mushrooms to mung beans.

This was one of my favourite meals in Vietnam. The crepe is so crispy and filling. It makes for a great weekend brunch or lunch. It’s best served with heaps of fresh herbs like Vietnamese mint, coriander and basil.

Recipe from Healthy Kelsi Travel Kitchen: Plant-based recipes from around the globe by Kelsi Boocock, $49.99, published by Bateman Books, available now.

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