Vietnamese Sweet Lychee Pork Pancakes
These delicate pan-fried pancakes offer a unique sweet and savory breakfast experience. Tender ground pork is infused with the floral sweetness of lychees and a hint of ginger, all wrapped in a light, crispy crepe.

Prep Time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rice flour, sugar, and salt. (5 minutes)
~5 min - 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together water and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Stir in vegetable oil. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes. (20 minutes including rest)
~20 min - 3
While the batter rests, finely chop the drained lychees. In another bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped lychees, grated ginger, fish sauce, and black pepper. Mix well. (5 minutes)
~5 min - 4
Heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and swirl to create a thin crepe. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges start to crisp. (2 minutes)
~2 min - 5
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the pork mixture onto one half of the crepe. Fold the other half of the crepe over to enclose the filling. Cook for another 2-3 minutes per side until the pork is cooked through and the pancake is golden brown. (4 minutes)
~4 min - 6
Repeat with the remaining batter and pork mixture, adding a little oil to the pan as needed. (10 minutes)
~10 min - 7
Serve the Vietnamese Sweet Lychee Pork Pancakes hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. (0 minutes)
Tips
- For a crispier pancake, ensure your pan is hot enough before adding the batter. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook them one or two at a time.
- Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a non-stick pan to regain crispness.
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