Explore the 5 famous cakes you must try when visiting Can Tho

While Northern Vietnam celebrates Tet with the traditional square sticky rice cake, Southerners hold the cylindrical sticky rice cake, or Bánh Tét, in high regard. The Sticky Rice Cake with Butterfly Pea Leaves is a truly unique culinary creation, not found everywhere. Made from glutinous rice soaked in butterfly pea leaves or pandan leaves, it's mixed with black beans and coconut milk. The rice takes on a beautiful green hue from the pandan or a purple shade from the butterfly pea leaves. The filling of the cake is also special, combining ingredients like pork belly, salted egg, mung beans, and dried shrimp. What’s particularly impressive is how the ingredients are carefully arranged inside, so when the cake is sliced, the filling forms intricate and beautiful patterns.

One of the must-try dishes on Can Tho's culinary map is the humble yet incredibly unique Sticky Rice Cake with Pork Skin. Made from simple ingredients like rice flour, the noodles are slightly thicker than regular vermicelli and are served with shredded lean pork, seasoned pork skin, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and a sweet-sour fish sauce. The true magic of this dish comes from the rich coconut milk sauce poured over the top. Give it a try and experience the true flavor of Can Tho's Sticky Rice Cake with Pork Skin.

If you're looking for a light snack in the afternoon, the Crispy Fried Cake is the perfect choice. Shaped like a deep tube, the outer layer is made from flour and mung beans, while the filling consists of seasoned minced meat and a large shrimp on top. The cake is deep-fried to a crisp, creating a rich and savory flavor. When eating, it’s best enjoyed with sweet-sour fish sauce and fresh herbs like lettuce, basil, and Vietnamese coriander.

Rice vermicelli is one of the most enticing specialties of the Mekong Delta, a must-try for any traveler. These tiny strands of rice flour are formed into small bunches and served with aromatic roasted pork, fresh herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce. This delightful combination makes for a memorable dish that you’ll want to try more than once. In Can Tho, the most famous version of this dish is the Rice Vermicelli – Roasted Pork from Phong Dien, where it's traditionally prepared at garden houses. Combine a garden tour with this unforgettable dish for a perfect experience.

Rice cake is a traditional, simple dish familiar to people across Vietnam, but the version from Can Tho offers a distinct flavor. In Can Tho, there are two main types of rice cake: savory and pandan leaf rice cake. The savory version is made from rice flour, which has a soft and smooth texture and is white in color. It's cut into thick pieces, topped with flavorful shrimp, and served with sweet-sour dipping sauce or coconut milk, making it irresistibly delicious. For those with a sweet tooth, the pandan leaf rice cake is an attractive option with its vibrant green color. It's usually enjoyed with a sweet syrup, a bit of coconut milk, and sprinkled with peanuts. The gentle sweetness of the syrup, the creaminess of the coconut milk, and the crunch of the peanuts make this pandan leaf rice cake an extraordinary treat.

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