Traditional Vietnamese cakes (Part 6) - "Banh Beo"

Banh Beo is a cake originating from the Ancient Capital of Hue that is very popular in the Central region, and is also popular in the South of Vietnam. Banh beo has become a delicious dish in the culinary culture of Vietnamese people for many generations. The name banh beo can come from its shape: like a friend's leaf.
Banh beo is a combination of three main elements: cake made from rice flour, filling made from pureed shrimp, and dipping sauce. Dipping sauce for Banh Beo is a mixture with the main ingredient being fish sauce and is usually poured directly into the cake without dipping.