Saigon's Famous Street Delight - Banh Trang Tron

Indulge in the sensation as the rice paper melts in your mouth, accompanied by the spicy kick of satay, the lusciousness of quail eggs, and the sweet and sour touch of mango… an enchanting experience for any traveler.

Saigon's Famous Street Delight - Banh Trang Tron

Authentic Saigon-style Banh Trang Tron is made with air-dried rice paper cut into delicate strands. Mixed with finely shredded green mango, finely chopped cilantro, Tây Ninh shrimp salt, and a drizzle of tamarind juice. Fragrant sautéed shallot oil with peanuts and toasted beef jerky is added for enhanced flavor. The dish is incomplete without quail eggs and dried beef threads. Depending on personal taste, some may choose more or less spice with satay.

When indulging, you'll experience the distinct flavor of cilantro and the chewy sweetness of dried beef, blending with the fragrant aroma of rice paper strands and the rich texture of quail eggs.

In the later years, as Banh Trang Tron became popular and created a buzz among the youth, many added additional ingredients to enhance the dish's flavor. For example, pouring dried beef broth for a richer taste, or switching from quail eggs to boiled chicken eggs…

Creating Banh Trang Tron at home is easy with simple and readily available ingredients. However, what truly captivates diners is its authentic street food flavor.

Travelers to Saigon can explore Banh Trang Tron at familiar spots such as Turtle Lake, Nguyen Thuong Hien Street (District 3), 23/9 Park (District 1), Ben Thanh Market area, Nguyen Thai Hoc – Tran Hung Dao intersection (District 1)... A packet of Banh Trang Tron costs between 10,000 to 20,000 VND. You can add quail eggs, dried beef, extra rice paper, and the price varies based on quantity.

Source: Vnexpress.net

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour