bánh bèo
🇻🇳 A dish from Vietnam
Bánh bèo is a Vietnamese dish originating from Huế, a city in Central Vietnam. The name is sometimes translated as "water fern cake", though "fern-shaped cake" is a more accurate rendering: the plant referenced is a small, round-leaved aquatic plant resembling duckweed or water lily, whose appearance the steamed cake imitates.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | rice flour, water, dried shrimp, scallion oil, crispy pork or rice crackers, fish sauce |
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| 🔥Cooking method | steamed in small shallow dishes |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, light, umami, topped with dried shrimp and scallion oil |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | snack or light appetizer, often street food |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does bánh bèo come from?
bánh bèo is a dish that originated in Vietnam.
What is bánh bèo?
Bánh bèo is a Vietnamese dish originating from Huế, a city in Central Vietnam. The name is sometimes translated as "water fern cake", though "fern-shaped cake" is a more accurate rendering: the plant referenced is a small, round-leaved aquatic plant resembling duckweed or water lily, whose appearance the steamed cake imitates.