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bánh rế

🇻🇳 A dish from Vietnam

bánh rế, a dish from Vietnam
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Bánh rế, or Rế Cakes, are a Vietnamese street food made from sweet potatoes or cassava. The sweet potato is made into a pancake, deep-fried, then sugared.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientssweet potato or cassava, sugar, oil, water
🔥Cooking methodshredded root formed into a lacy disc, deep-fried then coated in caramelized sugar
👅Flavour & stylesweet, crispy, golden, street food
🕒When it’s eatensnack or sweet treat

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Frequently asked questions

Where does bánh rế come from?
bánh rế is a dish that originated in Vietnam.
What is bánh rế?
Bánh rế, or Rế Cakes, are a Vietnamese street food made from sweet potatoes or cassava. The sweet potato is made into a pancake, deep-fried, then sugared.