Also known as Rice paper salad, is one of the most popular and unique dishes in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). It is a snack associated with the childhood of many people. The sour taste of green mango mixed with the salty taste of dried beef and many tastes of other ingredients make many people love it.
History
Bánh tráng trộn is very popular in the southern provinces, so many people believe that its origin is in Ho Chi Minh City – a place famous for many popular snacks. However, the real origin of Bánh tráng trộn is from Trang Bang town, Tay Ninh province, where there are many attractive dishes such as Bánh tráng phơi sương (dew-wetted rice paper), muối tôm Tây Ninh (Tay Ninh shrimp salt), etc.
Trang Bang is famous for its tradition of making Bánh tráng phơi sương in Tay Ninh province. The profession here has been passed down from generation to generation, from the 18th century in Ngu Quang, Binh Dinh province, and moved to Tay Ninh.
Bánh tráng trộn is derived from this type of Bánh tráng phơi sương. At first, people wanted to take advantage of the pieces of rice paper and randomly mix it with satay sauce, shrimp salt, and fried onions. Surprisingly, this combination has a unique taste and gradually, it is present almost everywhere in Tay Ninh. Since then, Bánh tráng trộn has been available almost everywhere and is a favorite snack of many domestic and foreign diners when coming to Vietnam.
Specialties
– Rice paper must be chewy and soft, when mixed with satay sauce, it brings a unique flavor.
– Dried shrimp and fried onions are mixed with rice paper. When eating, you will feel the salty taste of shrimp and the aroma of fried onions.
– The sour taste of kumquat is indispensable, making the flavors in bánh tráng trộn more harmonious.
– One of the important ingredients is satay sauce or chili, the more spicy the more delicious the dish is.
– The dish is better with quail eggs, and dried beef jerky.
Main ingredient
The authentic bánh tráng trộn must be made from pieces of rice paper that have been dried in dew and cut into small pieces. It will be mixed with shredded green mango, finely chopped laksa leaves, Tay Ninh shrimp salt, and kumquat juice squeezed in. Adding a little bit of fried onion fat with peanuts and roasted shrimp to enhance the flavor. In addition, this dish will lose its taste without quail eggs, dried beef jerky, and the spiciness of satay or chili.
Recommend some places to enjoy
- Bánh tráng trộn chú Viên Sài Gòn: His shop is small and simple, but most Saigon people and visitors from far away know his brand.
Address: No. 38 Nguyen Thuong Hien Street, Ward 5, District 3, HCMC
- Bánh tráng cô Năm: Bánh tráng trộn here is famous for its unique heirloom sauce.
Address: No. 58 Le Thi Hong Street, Ward 17, Go Vap District, HCMC
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Vietnamese dish, Bánh tráng trộn is a great option. It is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.
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