Jumping-shrimp pancake Bánh xèo tôm nhảy

A crisp coastal pancake filled with small Bình Định freshwater shrimp, named for the way they jump on the hot pan. Squid and beef versions are made too.

Jumping-shrimp pancake, Bánh xèo tôm nhảy
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FromVietnam Tourism’s culinary journey, English and Vietnamese, under the name bánh xèo tôm nhảy
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Where it comes from

Vietnam Tourism’s culinary journey, English and Vietnamese, under the name bánh xèo tôm nhảy.

How to enjoy it

The name is the shrimp moving on the hot pan. Eat the pancake while it is still crisp.

Where to try it

The Xứ Nẫu coast of former Bình Định.

Quy Nhơn is the coast for lobster, crab, squid, and shellfish, at Hàm Tử port, Đầm market, and Khu 2 market. Those are separate from this pancake.