Bánh bèo Huế

Vietnam · Southeast Asia

Short description: This rice-cake snack is soft and delicate, with savory toppings adding crunch and briny sweetness.
Ingredients: Steamed rice cakes with rice flour, tapioca starch, shrimp, scallion oil, fish sauce, chiles, fried shallots, and mung beans.
Cultural note: It is associated with central court-city snack traditions and is often eaten as many small saucers.
Common misconception: It is not a sweet cake; the base is mild and savory, built for shrimp and sauce.

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creator:: Christopher Crouzet
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