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Group making traditional Vietnamese banh it with banana leaves in a cultural setting.
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Food & Drink

Banh Nam and Banh Loc: Hue's Twin Steamed Cakes Worth Seeking Out

Banh nam and banh loc are Hue's signature steamed cakes—both wrapped in banana leaf, both filled with shrimp and pork, but made from rice flour and tapioca respectively. Here's how to tell them apart and where to find the best versions in the city.

Apr 14, 20264 min readcentral
Banh beo
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Food & Drink

Banh Beo: Vietnam's Delicate Rice Fern Cakes Explained

Banh beo, or "water fern cakes," is a steamed rice and tapioca cake from Hue that's topped with shrimp, pork, or mung bean depending on the region. A Central Vietnamese snack that's become a beloved casual meal.

Feb 23, 20268 min readcentral
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