Bánh căn
Vietnam · Southeast Asia
Bánh căn are bite-sized savoury cakes associated with south-central Vietnam. The national tourism authority describes rice batter, quail egg and green onions cooked over a flame in an earthenware grill. Shrimp or pork may be added, and the cakes can be dipped in a bowl of broth containing green onions and meatballs.[1]
A report from Ninh Thuận describes round terracotta moulds set over a charcoal oven, with small lidded cups for each cake. Vendors near Vĩnh Hy Bay pour in the batter and add egg or squid on request, then finish bánh căn with spring onion. The cakes are made to order and served beside the cooking area.[2]
References
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- 21 must-try Vietnamese dishes — Bánh Căn — Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism
- Banh can and banh xeo in Ninh Thuan — Saigon Times report published by Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism
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