Hot Banh duc for Hanoi’s winter days
Despite a wealth of Hanoi light snacks, hot Banh duc ( cake made of rice flour and lime water) s till holds an irreplaceable position on the locals’ list of choices. The rustic specialty of Hanoi – hot Banh duc with minced pork, wood ear mushroom, dried onion and herbs. Photo: Viet Hai Banh duc is a rustic dish that has existed for a long time in the cuisine of Northern Vietnam. In the olden days, among impoverished families suffering from rice shortages, Banh duc was seen as the heartiest part of a meal, usually without garnish. Wonderful treat in Hanoi winter The thick traditional flan is made of rice flour stirred in clear limewater, kept cool after boiling, then cut into blocks. When eaten, the chewy flan texture blends with the scent of peanuts scattered inside and the strong taste of Tuong Ban (fermented soybean dipping paste from Ban Yen Nhan Ward in Hung Yen Province). Nowadays, Banh duc has become a great snack thanks to creative ...