CNN names Vietnamese dumpling among world’s tastiest
VGP - Banh bot loc (Vietnamese tapioca dumpling), a specialty originating from the former imperial capital of Hue, has been selected as one of the world’s 35 tastiest dumplings by CNN.
April 18, 2024 8:54 PM GMT+7
Vietnamese tapioca dumplings - Illustration photo
As introduced by CNN, Banh bot loc is Vietnamese pork and shrimp dumpling with wrappers made from tapioca flour.
When cooked, tapioca flour becomes clear, giving the dumpling its translucent appearance and the wrapper its chewy texture.
The tapioca dumplings are available across Viet Nam in two major variations: wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, or boiled./.
