An Giang banana cake - a unique street food

1. Banana cake, a familiar dish in Hanoi

Banana cake, a familiar dish in Hanoi. In the cold winter, along with sweet potato cake, banana cake appears on every street and market with prices ranging from only 5,000-7,000 VND/piece depending on the location.

2. The popularity of specialty banana cakes from An Giang

In recent years, the specialty banana cakes from An Giang have dominated the streets of Hanoi, spreading across online markets, becoming a favorite snack for many people because of its delicious taste.

3. The characteristic image and flavor of An Giang banana cakes

Along the sidewalks of Hanoi streets such as Nguyen Xien, Le Trong Tan, Pham Hung, ... carts selling An Giang banana cakes are densely scattered. In the late afternoons, next to these small carts with the name "An Giang banana cake" on the streets, the fragrant and rich aroma of golden yellow cakes fills the air, catching the attention of passersby. Buyers and sellers bustle around the corner without ceasing.

4. Characteristics and making of An Giang banana cakes

An Giang banana cakes are over 20cm long (about the size of a forearm). While Northern banana cakes have a smooth surface, these are sprinkled with black sesame seeds on top. With a crispy and fluffy appearance, these cakes quickly attract many young people to check-in on social media. The ingredients for An Giang banana cakes are Tay bananas with moderately sized bodies. Before frying, the bananas are pressed to elongate and flatten, rolled in flour, then fried in oil until golden. The bananas are then taken out, rolled in flour again, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and fried once more. When eaten, you can feel the perfect crunchiness, chewiness of the skin combined with the sweet and soft taste of ripe bananas, along with the slight aroma of black sesame seeds.

5. Hanoi weather and the rise of street snacks

The reason for this "hot" trend is not only because of the unique flavors of the snacks but also because the weather in Hanoi has started to turn cold since the end of November; street snacks such as banana cakes and sweet potato cakes have also taken the spotlight. Amidst the cold winds blowing through each layer of clothing, sitting together to enjoy a hot, fragrant cake, who could resist?

6. Development and convenience of buying banana cakes

Appearing in Hanoi since the winter of last year, when each person had to queue for hours to buy a cake, by 2019, with the appearance of a series of eateries as well as mobile selling carts, you only need to wait about 20 minutes for the cake to be ready. Young people can buy them on many streets, especially in the old Thanh Cong neighborhood, along Le Van Luong street.... A perfectly attractive gift from taste to sight is sold for only 10,000 VND.

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