Banh Xeo for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Banh Xeo for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The clean and deeply savoury profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced fish sauce used that way before.

fresh herbs added at the table are a defining characteristic. I explained the a Hanoi pho stall at breakfast context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. fresh sugarcane juice was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.