Hue Pancake (Bánh khoai)

Bánh khoai is a traditional pancake originating from Hue. The batter is typically made with a combination of rice flour, water, eggs, sugar, and salt. It's fried in the pan and topped with sliced mushrooms, pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, carrots, Vietnamese sausage bits, and spring onions, then fried further until it's crispy and golden brown.

Once done, it's traditionally served with a special dipping sauce that contains sesame, peanut butter, peanuts, and pork liver. Additional garnishes for the dish include shiso leaves, lettuce, and Asian basil. Because bánh khoai is so greasy, it's often eaten during cold weather.