Vietnamese Savory Turmeric Pancake

Bánh xèo is a Vietnamese savory turmeric pancake that is filled with pork and shrimp, then folded in half. Once when my parents were preparing for a party, I completely burned a bánh xèo. I got chewed out so badly, I’ve never forgotten it. As I got better at cooking, this dish represented a challenge that I overcame. Today, I take pride in the traditional version we serve at Madame Vo, which is a customer favorite. Despite this commonly used name, don’t expect the texture of a regular panca