Everything About " BÁNH CANH CUA "
Banh canh, according to Wikipedia, actually means soup cake in Vietnamese, that’s the literal translation
That’s likely because the noodles are so hearty and so thick
Banh canh is quite similar to Japanese udon noodles, except I thought the noodles, which are typically made with a combination of rice and tapioca starch, were more sticky and a little chewier than udon, which are typically made with wheat flour.
Although there are a few different versions of banh canh, the one I ate, and fully en- joyed was banh canh cua, the thick starchy noodles with crab
Instead of being a typical noodle soup with a thin stock, banh canh cua is more like a hearty stew, the broth is thickened like gravy, almost like Thai cuisine style radna
The gravy normally has quite a mellow crab flavor, but what’s really impressive are the nuggets of crab meat that come in a bowl, and the toppings, including chilies and limes
If you’re a crab lover like I am, this is a Vietnamese dish for you.
