What is Banh Jiao?
Crispy Khmer crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts — wrapped in lettuce.
- Price range: $1.50–3
- Spice level: No spice
- Best cities to try it: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang
- Always wrap in lettuce and herbs — eating the crepe alone misses half the experience.
Banh Jiao
$1.50–3បាញ់ចាវ
Banh Jiao is Cambodia's version of the Vietnamese bánh xèo — a large, thin, crispy crepe made from rice flour and turmeric, filled with pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, and sometimes mushrooms. The crepe is folded in half and served with a big plate of fresh lettuce, herbs, and pickled vegetables. You tear off a piece of crepe, wrap it in lettuce with herbs, and dip it in a sweet fish sauce. The contrast of crispy crepe, fresh herbs, and tangy sauce is spectacular.
Key Ingredients
- rice flour
- turmeric
- pork
- shrimp
- bean sprouts
- mushrooms
- lettuce
- herbs
- fish sauce
Dietary Information
Insider Tip
Always wrap in lettuce and herbs — eating the crepe alone misses half the experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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