Visit Binh Dinh to eat My Cang pancakes full of jumping shrimps

My Cang's shrimp pancake is famous for its familiar yet unique flavor, characteristic of the Binh Dinh region.

My Cang pancake, also known as jumping shrimp pancake, originates from My Cang village, Tuy Phuoc district, Binh Dinh province. This specialty has gradually become a famous street food in the Nẫu region. The pancake is made from simple ingredients such as minced pork, beef, shrimp, fried onions, etc. From the very first step, the cook must meticulously select the ingredients. The rice used to make the batter must be milled from rice grown in the fields of the Eastern region. The shrimp used for the filling are brackish water shrimp from Thi Nai lagoon.

My Cang shrimp pancake is a famous street food in Binh Dinh province. Photo: Binh Dinh Tourism Portal.

After pouring the batter into the mold, the cook will add fresh, still-jumping shrimp on top, along with some chopped scallions, thinly sliced ​​onions, bean sprouts, and a few straw mushrooms. The mold is then covered and left for 5 minutes before serving. The perfectly cooked pancakes are golden brown and crispy, emitting a distinctive and alluring aroma of seafood and herbs. When eaten, diners will clearly taste the sweet, fresh flavor of the shrimp.

Because the pancakes are made with incredibly fresh shrimp and squid, the people of Binh Dinh province call them "jumping shrimp and squid pancakes." Some places may use larger shrimp. (Image: Binh Dinh Tourism Portal)

Banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) is incomplete without a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce with plenty of garlic, chili, lime, and sugar. The appeal of the banh xeo largely depends on this dipping sauce. Alternatively, diners can wet half a rice paper wrapper, place the banh xeo on top with some fresh vegetables, then roll it up tightly and dip it into the garlic fish sauce. This way of eating is popular because it allows you to fully enjoy the flavor of the banh xeo without getting tired of it quickly. The most famous banh xeo restaurant in Binh Dinh is Ba Nam My Cang. From the center of Quy Nhon city, you have to travel about 20 km to My Cang, Phuoc Son commune, Tuy Phuoc district. The distance is quite far, but the experience is completely worth the effort. In Hanoi , diners can try this specialty at Tu Xeo (Lang Street, Dong Da District), Thanh Sang Shrimp Banh Xeo (Le Hong Phong Street, Ha Dong District), or banh xeo tom nhay on Nguyen Phong Sac or Truong Cong Giai streets (Cau Giay District). Diners in Saigon can visit Thanh Dieu Shrimp Pancake restaurant (Nguyen Thi Nho Street, District 11), or Binh Dinh Shrimp Pancake restaurant (Thach Lam Street, Tan Phu District). My Cang shrimp pancakes cost around 32,000 - 40,000 VND per piece.

A Binh Dinh-style banh xeo (Vietnamese savory pancake) costs between 32,000 and 40,000 VND, depending on the filling (shrimp, prawns, squid, or beef). Photo: Y Yen

This March, visitors to Binh Dinh shouldn't miss the opportunity to watch the UIM-ABP AQUABIKE Motorboat Race from March 22-24, 2024, with approximately 70 racers from 30 countries participating. The UIM F1H2O International Professional Motorboat Race will take place from March 29-31, 2024. This marks the first time Vietnam has been named on the world map in Formula 1 motorboat racing. Throughout the series of events, there will be side activities aimed at attracting tourists and foreign investment, such as: the 1st Binh Dinh Province Traditional Boat Race and Stand-Up Paddleboarding Open 2024, held from March 25-27; and the Binh Dinh Province Cross-Country Race in response to the Olympic Day for Public Health on the morning of March 28. The Binh Dinh Food Festival takes place from March 22 to 24, with the highlight being the "77-dish buffet of Binh Dinh specialties" and the Michelin chef show on April 23. Cultural and artistic activities will take place in the evenings from March 23 to 31, such as: Amazing Binh Dinh Fest; street music performances; Binh Dinh boxing night; Street carnival; International music night with world-famous stars; Aquabike show...

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