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“Banh it” - a must try specialty of the central region
March 05, 2008        3,855 views

A popular saying goes, “If you wish to eat banh it la gai, get married to a Binh Dinh man to increase your life experience.”

“Banh khuc”: A delicious gift in Northen Vietnam
February 14, 2008        2,959 views

Banh khuc is a traditional cake of Northen Vietnam. It’s a rice ball made from glutinous rice, green bean, pork, spices and, most importantly, cudweed (khuc).

Southern specialty: Pia cake
January 30, 2008        3,763 views

To many families in southern Vietnam, enjoying pia during the mid-autumn holidays has been a tradition since the early 19th century.

Vietnam’s regions each prepare a unique banh xeo
January 21, 2008        5,630 views

Banh xeo, a Vietnamese-style crepe, is prepared differently throughout the country. Tourists traveling about in Vietnam are sure to encounter a different recipe, and sometimes even a different name, for banh xeo depending on which region and province they are visiting.

Vermicelli with grilled chopped pork (Bun cha)
January 10, 2008        3,179 views

Vermicelli for eating with grilled chopped pork is thin and rolled into thin leaves. Grilled chopped pork is made of pork side, and grilled in fresh bamboo tongs, the sauce is not too sour and added some drop lemon drops.