A portion of banh can. (Photo: SGT)

Banh canh, a kind of white rice noodle soup, is the second rural dish that attracts many eaters. It is served with cha ca or fried fish, fish sauce with chili, onions and soup made of pork.

Banh uot (steamed rice pancake) is also a popular dish. Rice flour liquid is poured on a very thin piece of cloth cover spreading over a pot. When the cake is done, it will be taken out by a bamboo stick. Some fat and green beans are added in at the cake’s centre before being served on a plate. It is eaten with sweet and sour fish sauce. Thanh Town, about 10 km from Nha Trang, is said to be a good venue for the dish.

Tourists coming to Nha Trang should also try many kinds of steamed glutinous rice with different types of beans prepared by street vendors. Sticky rice will be served in green banana leaves.

Nha Trang also has many other pancake-like dishes, such as banh beo chen, a kind of rice cake made with spring onions and pork fat; and bun bo Hue, a beef noodle soup originated from Hue.

On a trip to Nha Trang City, after visiting stunning beaches, magnificent mountains and ancient pagodas, tourists should take time to taste local specialties, including rustic dishes to know more about the local food.

(Source : DulichVN)