Several familiar Vietnamese dishes were highlighted in TasteAtlas’s recent list of the world’s best pancakes.
Banh xeo. Photo: Buffet Poseidon
With a rating of 4.2/5 stars, banh xeo from Vietnam ranked 31st on the list. This savory pancake is made from rice flour, with its golden-yellow hue derived from turmeric and a fragrant touch of coconut milk. The filling typically includes shrimp, minced or diced pork, and bean sprouts.
The name banh xeo is inspired by the sizzling sound made when the batter hits the hot pan. It is commonly served with lettuce, mustard greens, herbs, and sweet-and-sour fish sauce for dipping.
Banh khoai. Photo: Taste Atlas
Another Vietnamese dish, banh nhieu, originating from Hue, impresses the experts and readers of TasteAtlas with its harmonious blend of local ingredients.
What makes this dish stand out is its unique dipping sauce, made from sesame, peanut butter, and pork liver.
Banh khot. Photo: Taste Atlas
From Central Vietnam, banh khot also made the list. According to TasteAtlas, this crispy pancake is often mistaken by tourists for banh can, another famous Vietnamese dish.
However, banh khot is fried in oil until crispy, unlike the softer banh can. Its golden color is achieved by adding turmeric to the batter.
Wet rice cake. Photo: dulichvietnam
Nha Trang wet cake ranked 79th. This dish features a thin, almost translucent rice pancake made from rice flour mixed with tapioca or potato starch. It is usually served with dipping sauce, Vietnamese pork sausage, pork slices, and fried shallots.
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, TasteAtlas is known as a comprehensive map of traditional dishes from around the world.
According to Matija Babić, the founder of TasteAtlas, their rankings of dishes and beverages are based on opinions and evaluations from culinary experts and critics to ensure the credibility of their awards.
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Source: Vietnam Insider