Bánh rế
Vietnamese sweet potato pancake
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Bánh rế, or Rế Cakes, are a Vietnamese street food made from sweet potatoes or cassava.[1] The sweet potato is made into a pancake, deep-fried, then sugared.[2] It is associated with the Lâm Đồng area. They are named after the Vietnamese term “rế”, bamboo baskets, as they look similar.[3]
TypeStreet food
Place of originVietnam
Region or stateLâm Đồng province and Khánh Hòa province
Main ingredientsSweet potatoes, sugar
Bánh rế (yellow) | |
| Type | Street food |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Vietnam |
| Region or state | Lâm Đồng province and Khánh Hòa province |
| Main ingredients | Sweet potatoes, sugar |
| Variations | Cassava |
Color variants
Bánh rế has two color variants:
- Yellow: This variant is made of normal sweet potato and tapioca, with a golden color similar to that of honey.
- Red: This variant is made with Duong Ngoc sweet potatoes, giving it its reddish hue.
