Shrimp Crepes from Phu Yen - Vietnamese Speciality
Ingredients
🍽️ Shrimp Crepes from Phu Yen - Coastal Speciality
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4 people
⏱️ Preparation time: 30 minutes
🍳 Cooking time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total time: 60 minutes
Shrimp crepes from Phu Yen is a famous specialty of Phu Yen’s coastal region, featuring fresh shrimp filling, crispy crepe shell, and rich seafood flavors. This dish is a perfect combination of traditional crepe-making techniques and distinctive seafood ingredients from Phu Yen province.
🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can rice for crepes
- 1/2 packet crispy frying powder
- 300 grams fresh shrimp
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- Spring onions, Chinese chivesas needed
Additional Ingredients and Seasonings
- Bean sproutsas needed
- Shallots, garlic, chili peppersas needed
- 1 lime fruit
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Cooking oil, fish sauce, sugaras needed
🔪 Ingredient Preparation
Preparing Crepe Batter
- Soak rice in warm water for about 4 hours
- Use a blender to grind rice finely with water (blend until smooth)
- Mix 1/2 packet of crispy frying powder with a little water, stir well and add to the blended rice
- Add 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, and finely chopped spring onions, mix well
Preparing Shrimp
- Clean shrimp by removing intestines and shells, wash thoroughly and drain
- If shrimp are small, leave whole; if large, cut into rings
- Marinate with salt and finely chopped shallots
Preparing Accompaniments
- Pick and wash fresh herbs thoroughly, drain
- Cut cucumber, green bananas, and star fruit thinly lengthwise for wrapping
- Prepare rice paper for wrapping crepes
- Prepare lime, garlic, and chili peppers for sweet and sour fish sauce
👨🍳 Cooking Instructions
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and heat
Add marinated shrimp to the pan and stir briefly
Pour one ladle of batter evenly into the pan
Cover the pan and let the crepe cook until nearly done
When the crepe is nearly cooked, add bean sprouts and Chinese chives on top
Fold the crepe in half to form a semi-circle
Let the crepe become crispy and golden on both sides, then remove from pan
Finely chop garlic and chili peppers
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and juice from 1 lime
Mix all ingredients thoroughly
When ready to eat, pour fish sauce into a small dish
Sprinkle the chopped garlic and chili on top of the fish sauce
Arrange the freshly made shrimp crepes on a plate
Serve with fresh herbs, cucumber, green bananas, and star fruit
Prepare rice paper for wrapping the crepes
Enjoy the crepes while hot, wrapped with fresh herbs and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce
🍽️ Final Product and Serving
Shrimp crepes from Phu Yen feature a golden crispy shell and delicious fresh shrimp filling. When served with fresh herbs and sweet and sour fish sauce, they create an unforgettable rich flavor. This dish is typically enjoyed in the afternoon or evening and is a favorite street food among locals and tourists visiting Phu Yen’s coastal region.
Pro tip: To keep the crepes crispy longer, cook on medium-low heat and don’t leave them in the pan too long. Handle gently when folding to prevent breaking. The dipping sauce should be balanced to complement rather than overpower the crispy texture of the crepes. Choose fresh shrimp for the best flavor and clean thoroughly to avoid fishiness.
❤️ Conclusion
Shrimp crepes from Phu Yen represent the culinary heritage of Vietnam’s central coastal region, embodying the distinctive cultural identity and local specialties. With fresh shrimp from Phu Yen’s seas and traditional preparation methods, you can easily recreate this delicious and appealing dish at home to delight your family. Try it today to experience the authentic flavors of Phu Yen province!
