Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup dried mung beans
2. 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk, stirred before using
3. 2 cups white rice flour
4. 1 cup cornstarch
5. 4 cups water
6. 2 scallions, thinly sliced
7. 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
8. Salt
9. Vegetable oil
10. 3/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
11. 3/4 pound medium shrimp—shelled, deveined and halved lengthwise
12. 1 medium white onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
13. 3 cups bean sprouts
14. Red leaf lettuce and mint leaves, for serving
15. Sweet and Spicy Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Directions

1. In a small bowl, soak the dried mung beans in warm water until they are softened, about 30 minutes. Drain the beans and transfer them to a blender. Add the coconut milk and puree until very smooth. Transfer the mung-bean puree to a large bowl and whisk in the white rice flour, cornstarch, water, scallions and turmeric, and season lightly with salt. Let the crêpe batter rest for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet. Add a few slices of pork, a couple of shrimp and a few slivers of white onion and cook for 30 seconds. Stir the crêpe batter and pour 2/3 cup of it into the pan; tilt and swirl the pan to coat the bottom with a very thin layer of batter, letting it come up the side of the pan. Scatter 1/4 cup of the bean sprouts over the crêpe and drizzle 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil around the edges. Cover the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until the bottom of the crêpe is golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Slide the crêpe onto a plate and serve with lettuce leaves, mint and the Sweet and Spicy Vietnamese Dipping Sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, serving the crêpes as soon as they are cooked.

Make Ahead

The batter can be refrigerated overnight. Let return to room temperature and stir before making the crêpes.

Notes

Beer A Vietnamese beer such as "33" Export, or Tsingtao from China, would be a terrific companion for this crispy dish with its sweet and spicy sauce.