Pork

• Pork is one of the main food choices used with banh xeo. Cooks add the pork to the banh xeo's center immediately after the pancake takes shape. As the banh xeo and pork continue to cook in the wok, the chef folds the pancake over the pork, similar to creating an egg omelet.
  
  

Seafood

• Shrimp is another common accompaniment to banh xeo. Fully cooked shrimp, with the shells removed, are placed on the banh xeo's center. The shrimp are cooked in the same manner as the pork. In addition, another seafood complement to banh xeo is fish sauce, called nuoc cham in Vietnam. The banh xeo pancake is dipped in the fish sauce, providing a new depth of taste for the food enthusiast.
  
  

Vegetables

• Many vegetarians enjoy banh xeo since it can be filled with a myriad of different vegetable choices. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts, shallots, carrots or lettuce to the pancake's center for a healthy alternative to fatty meats. Some food enthusiasts wrap the fully cooked banh xeo in a large lettuce leaf. Afterward, the banh xeo and lettuce combination can be dipped in a vegetarian soy sauce dip for savory flavor.
  
  

Protein Alternative

• Vegetarians and vegans require an alternative protein source since meat is not part of their diet. Tofu can be easily added to banh xeo, cooking it in the same manner as the pork or shrimp. The tofu can be prepared before cooking with salt and pepper for added flavor.