Bánh tẻ
Wrapped bánh tẻ | |
| Alternative names | Bánh răng bừa |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Red River Delta region, Vietnam |
| Region or state | Northern Vietnam |
| Main ingredients | Plain (non-glutinous) white rice, minced pork shoulder, Judas's ear fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae), onion, salt, pepper |
Bánh tẻ (literally "rice cakes" in Vietnamese; also called bánh răng bừa) is a variety of small steamed rice cake in Vietnamese cuisine. It is a traditional variety of bánh from the Red River Delta region of northern Vietnam. Bánh tẻ are made of rice flour, wrapped with Lá dong leaves into a long, thin cylindrical shape, and boiled thoroughly.
Bánh tẻ is considered one of the most typical dishes of Hanoi, although it may also be found in other parts of the country. The flavors and ingredients of bánh tẻ vary from region to region.