Visit Binh Dinh to eat My Cang pancakes full of jumping shrimps

My Cang jumping shrimp pancake is famous for its familiar yet special flavor of Binh Dinh.

My Cang pancakes, also known as jumping shrimp pancakes, originated from My Cang village, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh. This specialty has gradually become a famous street snack in the land of Nau. The pancakes are made from simple ingredients such as minced pork, beef, shrimp, fried onions... Right from this step, the maker has to carefully select the ingredients. The rice used to make the rice paper dough must be milled from rice fields in the Eastern region. The shrimp used to make the pancake filling is freshwater shrimp living in the brackish water of Thi Nai lagoon.

My Cang jumping shrimp pancake is a famous street food in Binh Dinh. Photo: Binh Dinh Tourism Portal

After pouring the rice paper batter into the mold, the maker will add the fresh shrimp that are still jumping on top, along with some scallions, thinly sliced ​​onions, bean sprouts and some straw mushrooms. Cover the mold and wait 5 minutes to enjoy. The cooked pancakes have a crispy golden color, exuding the characteristic, seductive aroma of seafood and herbs. When eating, diners will clearly feel the sweet, fresh taste of the shrimp.

Banh xeo uses fresh shrimp and squid, so the people of Xu Nau named it "Banh xeo with jumping shrimp and flashing squid". Some places can use big shrimp. Photo: Binh Dinh Tourism Portal

Banh xeo cannot be without a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce with garlic, chili, lemon, and sugar. Whether the banh xeo is attractive or not depends a lot on this dipping sauce. In addition, diners can wet half of the rice paper, place the banh xeo on top with a little raw vegetables, then roll it tightly and dip it in the garlic fish sauce. This way of eating is popular with many people because they can fully enjoy the flavor of the banh xeo without getting bored quickly. The most famous restaurant in Binh Dinh is Ba Nam My Cang banh xeo. From the center of Quy Nhon city, you have to travel about 20 km to My Cang, Phuoc Son commune, Tuy Phuoc district. The distance is quite far but the experience is completely worth the effort. In Hanoi, diners can try this specialty at Tu Xeo (Lang street, Dong Da district) or Thanh Sang jumping shrimp pancake (Le Hong Phong street, Ha Dong district), jumping shrimp pancake on Nguyen Phong Sac street or Truong Cong Giai (Cau Giay). Diners in Saigon can visit Thanh Dieu Jumping Shrimp Pancake (Nguyen Thi Nho Street, District 11) and Binh Dinh Jumping Shrimp Pancake (Thach Lam Street, Tan Phu District). My Cang pancake costs about 32,000 - 40,000 VND/piece.

A Binh Dinh pancake costs 32,000 - 40,000 VND, depending on the filling: shrimp, prawns, squid or beef. Photo: Y Yen

This March, when coming to Binh Dinh, visitors should not miss the opportunity to watch the UIM-ABP AQUABIKE Powerboat Race from March 22 to 24, 2024, with about 70 racers from 30 countries around the world participating. The UIM F1H2O International Powerboat Race will take place from March 29 to 31, 2024. This is the first time Vietnam has been named on the world map of Formula 1 powerboat racing. Throughout the series of events, there will be sideline activities with the goal of attracting tourists and foreign investment such as: The first Binh Dinh Traditional Boat Race and Stand-up Paddleboard Open in 2024 taking place from March 25 to 27; Binh Dinh Provincial Cross-Country Race in response to the Olympic Running Day for the Health of the People on the morning of March 28. Binh Dinh Food Festival takes place from March 22 to 24, with the highlight being the "Buffet of 77 quintessential Binh Dinh specialties" party, and the Michelin chef show on April 23. Cultural and artistic activities will take place in the evenings from March 23 to 31, such as: Amazing Binh Dinh Fest; street music performances; Binh Dinh boxing night; Street carnival; International music night with world-famous stars; Aquabike show...

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