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Bánh Tráng Nướng

Table of Contents
  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Key Ingredients
  3. 3. How to Enjoy the Dish
  4. 4. Cultural and Regional Significance
  5. 5. Where to Try It in Ninh Thuận

1. Overview

Bánh Tráng Nướng, also known as Vietnamese grilled rice paper, is a beloved street food found across the country — but in Ninh Thuận, it carries a distinctive local twist. Due to the province’s dry, sunny climate, rice paper production is a long-standing tradition, and grilling these rice sheets over hot coals has become a delicious and iconic way to enjoy them. Thin, crisp, smoky, and customizable, Ninh Thuận’s version of bánh tráng nướng is a perfect representation of simple yet flavorful coastal cuisine.

2. Key Ingredients

While bánh tráng nướng varies by region, the Ninh Thuận style typically features:

  • Rice paper (bánh tráng mè): Made with white rice flour and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, sun-dried until thin and firm.

  • Eggs: Beaten quail or chicken eggs are spread on top for richness.

  • Dried shrimp or shredded pork: Adds savory umami depth.

  • Scallions and chili oil: For fragrance and a touch of heat.

  • Other toppings (optional): Fried shallots, pate, cheese, or even fermented anchovy paste depending on the stall or personal taste.

3. How to Enjoy the Dish

The rice paper is placed directly over hot charcoal, and toppings are added while it crisps up. The result is:

  • Crunchy and smoky on the edges.

  • Slightly chewy in the center where egg or toppings are thicker.

  • Served whole like a pizza or folded into a roll for convenient street-side snacking.

Locals often enjoy it as a mid-day or evening snack, especially at roadside stalls and night markets. It pairs wonderfully with iced tea or sugarcane juice.

4. Cultural and Regional Significance

In Ninh Thuận, rice paper making is a traditional craft passed down through generations, especially in rural villages. The combination of sun-drying techniques and local sesame rice paper gives the grilled version a special character not found elsewhere. It reflects the resourcefulness of the local people, who turned a humble rice product into a nationally loved snack.

5. Where to Try It in Ninh Thuận

  • Chợ Đêm Phan Rang (Phan Rang Night Market): A lively spot with many bánh tráng nướng vendors offering variations.

  • Street stalls near Tháp Chàm or Ninh Chữ Beach: Great for snacking while sightseeing.

  • Local schools and parks in the afternoon: A popular treat among students and young locals.

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