Banh Khot — bánh khọt
Cuisine: Vietnamese · Origin: Vung Tau Vietnam
Banh khot is a beloved Vietnamese street food originating from the Mekong Delta, particularly famous in Vung Tau. These small, crispy pan-fried cakes are made from a batter of rice flour, tapioca starch, and coconut milk, filled with succulent shrimp and sometimes pork. Cooked in a specialized cast-iron mold with half-moon indentations, each piece develops a golden, lacy exterior while maintaining a tender, slightly custardy interior. Typically served in portions of 6 pieces and enjoyed with fresh herbs, lettuce, and a tangy dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime, and chilies. The contrast between crispy edges and soft centers, combined with the sweetness of shrimp and richness of coconut, makes banh khot an iconic Vietnamese appetizer that reflects the country's mastery of texture and balance in street food cuisine.
Standard serving: ~280 kcal (6 pieces (200g), estimate)
Banh khot's name literally means 'sizzling cake,' and the dish is traditionally cooked in a special cast-iron mold with half-moon shaped cups that create those distinctive golden, crispy exteriors while keeping the centers tender.
Photo by Theodore Nguyen (Pexels License), source.
越南蝦仁煎餅 — bánh khọt
料理：Vietnamese · 起源地：Vung Tau Vietnam
Banh khot is a beloved Vietnamese street food originating from the Mekong Delta, particularly famous in Vung Tau. These small, crispy pan-fried cakes are made from a batter of rice flour, tapioca starch, and coconut milk, filled with succulent shrimp and sometimes pork. Cooked in a specialized cast-iron mold with half-moon indentations, each piece develops a golden, lacy exterior while maintaining a tender, slightly custardy interior. Typically served in portions of 6 pieces and enjoyed with fresh herbs, lettuce, and a tangy dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime, and chilies. The contrast between crispy edges and soft centers, combined with the sweetness of shrimp and richness of coconut, makes banh khot an iconic Vietnamese appetizer that reflects the country's mastery of texture and balance in street food cuisine.
標準份量：約 280 kcal（6片（200公克），估計值）
「Banh khot」這個名字字面上是指「滋滋作響的蛋糕」，這道菜傳統上是用特殊的鑄鐵模具烹飪，模具上有半月形的凹槽，能夠烤出那些獨特的金黃酥脆外殼，同時保持內部的軟嫩口感。
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