Bánh Bèo : A Delicate Dish with a Deeper Meaning in Vietnam

One dish that everyone must try when travelling through Vietnam, particularly in the Imperial Capital of Hue, is Banh Beo. It’s a delicate pancake made from tapioca flour, cooked in small ceramic dishes and topped with baby shrimp, crispy pork skin, and a dash of fish sauce.

This remarkable snack often flies under the radar of many travellers, but even more unknown is its slang designation. Banh beo also refers to a hyper-feminine girl—what some might call a "girly girl."