A vibrant array of yellow pancakes folded into taco shapes, stuffed with an inviting mix of purple cabbage, green lettuce, bright-orange shredded carrots, and studded with tofu morsels. Topped with verdant cilantro, sliced jalapeño and finished with a drizzle of tangy sriracha sauce.

Vegan Bánh Xèo Tacos

Name: Vegan Bánh Xèo Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: rice flour, 1 cup none; turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon none; water, 1 cup none; coconut milk, 1 cup none; salt, 1/2 teaspoon none; green onions, 2 finely chopped; tofu, 1 cup cubed and fried; purple cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded; carrots, 1/2 cup shredded; lettuce, 1/2 cup shredded; cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped; jalapeño, 1 sliced; vegan fish sauce, 1 tablespoon none; sriracha sauce, 1 tablespoon none

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Vietnamese

Technique Frying

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: June 28, 2025

A unique and captivating fusion of Vietnamese flavors, our star dish is the 'Vegan Bánh Xèo Tacos'. 'Bánh Xèo' is a sizzling pancake filled with delicious plant-based ingredients while 'tacos' impart a exciting twist to this traditional dish.

Ingredients (for 2)

Rice flour - 1 cup - none
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Water - 1 cup - none
Coconut milk - 1 cup - none
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon - none
Green onions - 2 - finely chopped
Tofu - 1 cup - cubed and fried
Purple cabbage - 1/2 cup - shredded
Carrots - 1/2 cup - shredded
Lettuce - 1/2 cup - shredded
Cilantro - 2 tablespoons - chopped
Jalapeño - 1 - sliced
Vegan fish sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥛🌾

Mix 1 cup rice flour, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 finely chopped green onions until you get a smooth mixture.
Step 2 - 🍳🥞🔥

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 of the batter into the pan, swirling it to create a thin pancake. Fry until the bottom is crispy and golden. Flip and cook the other side for a few minutes.
Step 3 - 🍳➡️🧻

Take the pancake out of the pan, place it on a kitchen towel to drain any excess oil.
Step 4 - 🥕🥬🥗

Fill each pancake with 1 cup fried, cubed tofu, 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeño.
Step 5 - 🌮🌶️🍴

Fold the pancake into a taco shape. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce and 1 tablespoon of vegan fish sauce over the top, serve immediately.

Additional

This dish is an interesting fusion of two popular street foods from different parts of the world. The earthy flavors from the Vietnamese pancake marry beautifully with the peppy and vibrant notes of the tacos. This recipe can easily be tweaked to suit your preferences. Feel free to explore with different types of fillings or sauces.