Banh Beo Hue is a unique local food in Hue. No one knows when “Banh Beo” was created, but it can be found in many places in Hue City, Vietnam.
With the local people, it is said: ”eating is enjoying, but enjoying is not just eating”. And, we see that clearly when we want “Banh Beo”.
The ingredient to make it is just rice, which is ground into fine flour and mixed with water.
We wait for some minutes so that it can be soft; then, we pour it into small disks and steam them.
When we eat them, we will add some spices, ground shrimps, and a little vegetable oil.
The sauce of “Banh Beo” is made from fresh shrimp, so it is both sweet and rich in fat.
If you come to Hue, you will see that Banh Beo is an essential part of the life of the people of Hue.
From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., many beautiful women carry small baskets on their shoulders to sell Banh Beo or Banh Loc through the streets.
Hue people often enjoy Banh Beo as a regular meal, making it a habit in their daily lives.
In Hue, there are now many streets selling Banh Beo Hue, such as around An Dinh Palace, Ngu Binh Street, or Nguyen Binh Khiem Street.
Customers coming to taste Banh Beo are not only local people but also tourists from other places.
If someone has the chance to visit this city, Banh Beo will be a famous local food in Hue that is worth trying.
