Bánh tráng trộn
Bánh tráng trộn (meaning mixed rice paper or rice paper salad[1] in Vietnamese), is a popular Vietnamese street food made of rice paper mixing with a varieties of other ingredients. Originated as a snack for school students, bánh tráng trộn has since gained popularity in all over Vietnam and with oversea Vietnamese communities.[2][3][4][5]
Ingredients and variations
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Ingredients of bánh tráng trộn are varied regions by regions, but the core ingredients typically include rice paper strips/cuts, seasoned salt, chili powder, dried shrimp, flavoring oils and seasoned fried onions.[6][7] Other popular ingredients are dried beef jerky strips, minced green mango, peanuts, fresh mint, basil, soft quail eggs and many kinds of sauces.[8][6][9][1]
Bánh tráng trộn is known as a satisfying and enjoyable snack due to its many unique regional combinations of textures.[10][11][9][6][12] The chewy rice paper mix is a combination of sour, sweet, nutty, spicy and richness and can be further enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs and dressings.[13][12] Some chefs even offer prepackaged Vietnamese rice paper salad kits, which include most of the necessary ingredients for the dish.[14] In Vietnam, the dish is often served by street vendors in plastic bags or box, along with a set of chopsticks for easy consumption.[15][16]
In Vietnam culture
[edit]Bánh tráng trộn is often considered as one of symbols of Vietnamese street food culture, particularly in Southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City.[12] The dish gains international exposure and can now be found in various countries around the world, such as Australia and the United States.[17] In 2021, Miss Grand winner Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien chose bánh tráng trộn as the representative food of Vietnam during her Miss Grand International pageant audition.[18] Andrew Zimmern, a celebrity chef, has called bánh tráng trộn "Vietnam in a bag".[1]
References
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- ^ a b c "Rice paper salad a signature street food in HCM City". vietnamnews.vn.
- ^ "5 cách làm bánh tráng trộn ngon tại nhà với công thức pha nước sốt đơn giản". Việt Times Australia. September 3, 2022.
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- ^ "Vietnamese Mixed Rice Paper Street Food (Banh Trang Tron)". www.vietnamtourism.org.vn.
- ^ "Bánh tráng trộn or Vietnamese mixed rice paper, a famous Hanoi street food". May 28, 2018.
- ^ "Nữ doanh nhân bán bánh tráng trộn cho người Mỹ". cafebiz.vn.
- ^ "Hoa hậu chọn bánh tráng trộn giới thiệu với bạn bè quốc tế". nld.com.vn. November 9, 2021.
