Also known as “Vietnamese Pyramid Rice Dumpling”, this is a famous rustic dish of Vietnam. This is a culinary gem that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. Its simplicity belies its culinary depth, boasting the skillful combination of simple ingredients in a dish, creating a comforting and delightful flavor.
Specialties
The best way to eat Bánh giò is when it is staying hot, looking at the steaming and feeling the soft crust gradually melting in your mouth, then continuing to discover the filling that is both soft, crispy, and sweet. Truly an unforgettable “adventure” for the tastes. To increase the flavor, customers can eat it with chili sauce and pickles. The spicy taste of chili and the crispy taste of pickles mixed with hot Bánh giò make it even more attractive.
Besides, the filling inside Bánh giò can use quail eggs. Therefore, in addition to eating Banh Gio directly, you can also eat it with some other accompanying foods such as sausages, Vietnamese beef bologna,… and even pickled mustard greens like the way Hanoians enjoy.
Main ingredient
– The crust is made from ordinary rice flour, with a unique recipe to create a fragrant crust. The crust needs to have a certain stickiness in order to cover the filling inside when steamed. You can feel delicious and fragrant when biting.
– The filling is made from minced meat, wood ear mushrooms, pepper, and fried onions.
– Bánh giò is usually wrapped with forest banana leaves on the outside, but the leaves on the inside must be garden banana leaves. In Particular, Bánh giò will be shaped like Nón lá or a pyramid.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Bánh giò Thuỵ Khê: This store is always crowded with customers because of its unique flavor and big size.
Address: No. 5 Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
- Bánh giò Đông Các: Each bánh giò will be completely opened from the banana leaf layer, then grilled meat, fried sausage, and some pickles will be placed on top with a sauce prepared according to a separate recipe.
Address: No. 33 Dong Cac Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi
- Bánh giò Nguyễn Công Trứ: Bánh giò here is very satisfying, and you can choose from a variety of side dishes: Vietnamese pork roll, sausage, or fermented pork roll.
Address: Nguyen Cong Tru market, Hai Ba Trung district, Hanoi
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bánh giò is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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