Banh Goi - Fried Pillow Cake

The dish is called Banh Goi because it resembles a pillow and is a favorite of the Vietnamese during the winter. It comes with a colorful and delicious sauce that includes green papaya and carrot. Unlike in the West, where cakes are baked in ovens, Vietnamese cakes are mostly deep-fried. And Banh Goi is no exception; after being deeply fried in cooking oil, it will have a yellow skin that is delicious, crispy, and fragrant.

Banh Goi is divided into two parts. The skin is made of water and rice flour, while the inside is made by combining various ingredients. Glass noodles, wood ears, minced pork, egg, and mushroom are chopped and combined with some spice. That's for the cake, but the dish is enhanced by a dipping sauce made of fish sauce, garlic, chili, sugar, lime juice, and water. When Banh Goi is served, it is accompanied by fresh herbs such as lettuce and coriander.