In recent days, food lovers have been telling each other about a dish that must be enjoyed during the hot season in Hanoi. That is banh duc salad.

Although still unfamiliar to many tourists, this dish has become a snack that should not be missed by the capital's people every summer.

Unlike the version of banh duc dipped in soy sauce or hot banh duc in Hanoi , the main ingredients of this dish are shredded banh duc and peanut and sesame broth, with some blanched bean sprouts and simple raw vegetables.

The factor that makes the difference of banh duc duom is the accompanying broth.

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Banh duc salad is a refreshing, non-greasy dish that has a cooling effect, so it is very popular with Hanoi diners in the summer. Photo: Van Nguyen

Accordingly, to make delicious soup, people often roast peanuts and sesame seeds, then grind them, then boil them with blanched bean sprouts and season them so that the mixture is rich but still sweet.

The broth for the banh duc salad is usually milky white and has a fragrant peanut aroma. When the broth cools (it can be stored in the refrigerator), the guests can pour it over the banh duc and blanched bean sprouts.

Banh duc salad is served with herbs such as Vietnamese coriander, perilla, Vietnamese balm, shredded young banana stems, etc.

When eating, people add a few slices of chili instead of lemon juice or vinegar, because the sour taste will destroy the sweet and fatty taste of the salad.

Although made from familiar ingredients, Banh Duc Nap requires a skillful and elaborate preparation process. Photo: Adi Hutter, @tungboo0107

Banh duc salad is not as firm as banh duc dipped in soy sauce, nor as mushy as hot banh duc, but is soft, smooth, and very easy to eat. Although made from only vegetarian ingredients, this dish still attracts many diners.

Diners who have enjoyed this dish commented that the rice cake is soft and smooth, with a fragrant rice aroma. The broth is rich and refreshing, with the addition of crispy bean sprouts. Many people revealed that they have to eat 2 bowls of rice cake salad to satisfy their cravings, because the dish has the effect of "cooling down" and cooling.

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Each strand of banh duc mixed in the cool peanut broth and blanched bean sprouts creates a rustic flavor that conquers the taste buds of even the most gourmets. Photo: Esheep Kitchen

Not only middle-aged people, many young diners also love the Banh Duc Salad dish, which reminds them of their childhood in the capital. The dish has a refreshing taste, is not greasy so it is not greasy, and is affordable, only 15,000 - 20,000 VND/bowl.

In Hanoi, visitors can find and enjoy Banh Duc Salad at some famous addresses such as Hang Be Street (Hoan Kiem District), Hoe Nhai Slope (Ba Dinh District) or Goc De Market (Hoang Mai District).

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