Delicious looking bánh bèo made by Annette. Credit: The Spices of Life
Bánh Bèo is type of steamed cake from Vietnam. It originated in central Vietnam from the Hue city, and is popular throughout Vietnam. Bèo from it's name is the Vietnamese word from Lily Pads, and this is because this dish looks like bite sized lily pads. According to The Hungry Muse, there are a few different ways of making this dish, and this depends on what region on Vietnam you'd like to stay true to. Essentially though the basis of this dish is steamed rice cake, with minced shrimp and deep fried scallions topping it off.
The steamed rice cake is made from steaming a rice flour batter in little bowls.After being steamed they are topped of with the minced shrimp and deep fried scallions. This is the basics, but other variations on toppings can include fried shallots, mung bean paste, roasted bread, or tiny cubes of crispy pork rinds. Like many other Vietnamese dishes, this is typically eaten with fish sauce. The Spices of Life suggests the best way to make these is with a little dimple in the middle of each, so that is it perfect to hold the toppings.
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