Banh Tam Bi - A Typical Dish of Mekong Delta

Overview of dish Banh Tam Bi

Banh tam bi is a dish made from Vietnamese rice. This is a dish that can be used as a snack or a full meal, popular in Bac Lieu, Vietnam. Unknown origin as well as the time of the birth of this cake. According to the anecdote, many people explained that the long, white bread like silkworms eaten with pork skin should be called Banh tam bi - in the sense that silkworm cake was eaten with pork skin.

A bowl of Banh Tam Bi- photo by Co2kristy

Ingredients for making Banh Tam Bi

The main ingredients of the cake include pork skin, lean meat, rice hearing, glutinous rice flour, rice flour, herbs, cucumbers, coconut milk, chili garlic sauce
The cake must be made from fine, glutinous rice, soaked for a few nights before being pulverized, then mixed with dilute salt water and soaked for another 2 nights. After that is the lake powder stage, deciding the specific silkworm cake flavor. The way to mix flour varies from region to region, so it produces unique and unique tastes for each region. Thanks to long-term experience, silkworm cake makers will know how to stir the dough to fit, if too hard, the bread is dry, brittle, if too soft, the dough will be sticky, not beautiful.

In addition, packaging and coconut milk are two accompanying preparations that are meticulously and delicately processed. Pork skin should be cut into thin, uniform strands, together with finely minced lean meat and mixed with rice, both crispy and fleshy. Coconut milk is cooked with a low fire, must carefully watch the fire not to boil but only froth on the face. Then dissolve a little tapioca starch (or cornstarch) in coconut milk, add a little salt, sugar, sweet and salty taste.

Silk bread on a plate has a deep heart, underneath is herbs, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, white silk bread on a green background, on top is a little packaging and coconut milk. Diners eat with sweet and sour fish sauce, creating a special flavor, both rich in fish sauce, fresh vegetables, and the fat of the skin and coconut milk. In addition, Banh Tam bi is also good for health, it provides protein, fat, fiber, and vitamins so some people often eat instead of meals.

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Places to try Banh Tam Bi

Banh tam bi Dong Thap
The lady is a "genuine" Western because she knows the name of the restaurant, right. Located in the bustling Nguyen Trai street, this delicious Banh tam bi address in Saigon has a quite convenient location. Xiu is the biggest plus point in Dong Thap silkworm cake. The pork meat, low fat but still fat, seasoning seasonings, pepper, sugar, tomatoes fit your mouth, so it is great to eat with bread.
Address: 352 Nguyen Trai, District 5, TP. HCM
Reference price: VND 25,000 - VND 55,000

Banh tam bi 370
Banh tam bi 370 is a Banh tam bi restaurant that is popular with popular artists who often come to visit because it reminds the taste of the homeland. The attractive feature of silkworm cake here is that it is crispy and fleshy, making people feel interesting. Besides, the restaurant has a cool, Western atmosphere.
Address: 459B Hai Ba Trung, ​​District 3, TP. HCM
Reference price: VND 30,000 - VND 55,000

Enjoying a bowl of Banh Tam Bi - photo by Vintruong

Banh tam bi is a special delicacy of the people of Western Vietnam. It has a very strange taste. If you have the opportunity to travel to Vietnam, you definitely have to try this cake.