Michelin-Selected Chef Reveals Childhood-Inspired Crispy Vietnamese Crepe
Michelin-Selected Chef Reveals Childhood-Inspired Crispy Vietnamese Crepe
Michelin-Selected Chef Reveals Childhood-Inspired Crispy Vietnamese Crepe
Executive Chef Như Cường has introduced a new dish at Michelin-selected restaurant Madame Lam. His latest creation is Bánh xèo Miền Trung, a Central Vietnamese-style crispy crepe. The dish holds personal meaning for the chef, as it ties back to his childhood memories. The crepes are made from a simple batter of rice flour, water, salt, and turmeric powder. They are cooked until thin and crispy, then garnished with fresh herbs. The filling is a flavourful mix of peeled fresh shrimp, pork, mustard greens, green mango, jicama, garlic, and onion.
The crepes are folded around the stir-fried mixture of shrimp, pork, and jicama, along with shreds of green mango. They are served with a home-made peanut sauce, which is a secret family recipe of Chef Như Cường. The new dish reflects Chef Như Cường’s expertise in Vietnamese cuisine. It combines traditional ingredients with a personal touch, offering diners a taste of Central Vietnam. The crepes are now available at Madame Lam.
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