Nha Trang pancake, commonly known in Vietnamese as "Bánh căn Nha Trang," is a distinctive street food originating from Nha Trang, a coastal city in Vietnam. This dish is made from rice flour batter, which is poured into small, round, clay or cast iron molds. Each pancake is cooked over a charcoal fire until it's crispy on the outside but soft and fluffy inside. Traditionally, these pancakes are filled with ingredients such as shrimp, squid, or ground pork, and sometimes a quail egg is cracked on top during the cooking process for extra richness.
Bánh căn are typically served with a dipping sauce made from fish sauce, garlic, chili, and lime juice, alongside fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. The combination of the crispy pancakes with the savory fillings and the tangy sauce makes it a beloved snack or light meal among locals and tourists alike.
