Bánh canh facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Bánh canh

Bánh canh with pork, fish balls, prawn cakes and fried tofu
Type	Soup
Place of origin	Vietnam
Region or state	Southeast Asia
Main ingredients	Tapioca flour, optionally rice flour

Bánh canh (Vietnamese: [ɓaɲ kaɲ]) is a type of thick Vietnamese noodle. These noodles are often used in delicious soups. They are made from special flours. This can be tapioca flour or a mix of rice and tapioca flour. The word "bánh" means things made from flour, like cakes or noodles. The word "canh" means "soup." So, Bánh canh means "noodle soup."

What is Bánh Canh?

Bánh canh are special noodles from Vietnam. They are known for being thick and chewy. People make them from a dough that is cut into noodle shapes. This dough can be made from tapioca flour. Sometimes, it's a mix of rice flour and tapioca flour. This mix gives the noodles a unique texture.

Different Kinds of Bánh Canh

There are many tasty ways to enjoy Bánh canh. Each version has its own special ingredients and flavors:

• Bánh canh cua – This is a rich and thick crab soup. It often has yummy quail eggs added to it.
• Bánh canh bột lọc – This version uses a type of tapioca flour that makes the noodles more see-through. They are also extra chewy.
• Bánh canh chả cá – This dish includes delicious fish cake. It is very popular in the southern parts of Vietnam.
• Bánh canh giò heo tôm thịt – This soup is made with pork knuckle and shrimp. It is a hearty and filling meal.
• Bánh canh Trảng Bàng – This special Bánh canh comes from the town of Trảng Bàng in Vietnam. It is served with boiled pork, tapioca noodles, and fresh local herbs.
• Bánh canh tôm – This soup has a strong shrimp flavor. It is also mixed with creamy coconut milk for a unique taste.