Vietnamese Steamed Rice Roll-Banh Cuon. The favorite dish in Vietnam. Mixing with egg, minced pork and Vietnamese pork sausage.

Banh cuon is a popular dish in Vietnam and an easy top 5 dish to try while visiting. Rice paper rolls filled with pork or other fillings. The rice paper is made fresh to order. This is a version that originated in the Cao Bang province in the far north of Vietnam along the Chinese border. The broth is made by simmering with pork belly and the rolls are made using a special rice flour from Cao Bang. The first time I’ve tried this version and I’d love to try it again in Cao Bang. The shop here is

Banh Cuon is one of Hanoi’s most popular dishes because it’s super yummy, and it’s one of the best street food shows around. Almost always, the banh cuon is made right in front of you and served fresh. Like most foods in Vietnam, it is regional and is considered a ‘northern dish’. That being said, it does take on some distinct ingredient and cooking practices that are particular to different areas. This Hai Phong style banh cuon was really a new and unique experience for me as I’m so used to the