bánh bẻ
Definitions
- Noun:
- A type of Vietnamese cake: "bánh bẻ" refers to a specific kind of Vietnamese stuffed cake, often with its corners folded or pinched.
- A filled pastry: It is a small, savory or sweet pastry, typically made with rice flour or wheat flour dough and filled with ingredients like mung bean paste, minced meat, or shrimp.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi làm bánh bẻ nhân đậu xanh rất ngon. (My mother makes bánh bẻ with mung bean filling that is very delicious.)
- Ở chợ quê, bánh bẻ là một món ăn vặt phổ biến. (In the countryside market, bánh bẻ is a popular snack.)
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Context: "Bánh bẻ" is often associated with specific regions in Vietnam and may be a traditional food for certain festivals or family gatherings.
- Bánh bẻ là đặc sản của một số làng nghề truyền thống. (Bánh bẻ is a specialty of some traditional craft villages.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh (n): A general term for cakes, pastries, or breads in Vietnamese.
- Bánh chưng, bánh dày, bánh mì are all different types of "bánh".
- Bánh gối (n): Another type of Vietnamese stuffed pastry, sometimes similar in concept but with a different shape (like a pillow).
Synonyms
- Bánh nhân (n): A general term for a filled cake or pastry.
- Bánh ít (n): Another type of small, stuffed Vietnamese sticky rice cake, which may be similar in size or concept.
Related Phrases
- Làm bánh bẻ (verb phrase): To make .
- Các bà, các mẹ thường tụ tập lại để làm bánh bẻ vào dịp lễ. (The women often gather to make bánh bẻ on holidays.)