bánh tét
🇻🇳 A dish from Vietnam
Bánh tét is a Vietnamese savoury but sometimes sweetened cake made primarily from glutinous rice, which is rolled in a banana leaf into a thick, log-like cylindrical shape, with a mung bean and pork filling, then boiled. After cooking, the banana leaf is removed, and the cake is sliced into wheel-shaped servings.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | glutinous rice, mung beans, pork, banana leaf |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | wrapped in leaf and boiled, then sliced |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, sometimes sweet, sticky and rich |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | festive |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does bánh tét come from?
bánh tét is a dish that originated in Vietnam.
What is bánh tét?
Bánh tét is a Vietnamese savoury but sometimes sweetened cake made primarily from glutinous rice, which is rolled in a banana leaf into a thick, log-like cylindrical shape, with a mung bean and pork filling, then boiled. After cooking, the banana leaf is removed, and the cake is sliced into wheel-shaped servings.