bánh da heo

[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ hɛw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) A Vietnamese steamed layer cake made from tapioca starch, rice flour, mashed mung beans, taro, or durian, coconut milk and/or water, and sugar.

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “bánh da heo” mean?

(noun) A Vietnamese steamed layer cake made from tapioca starch, rice flour, mashed mung beans, taro, or durian, coconut milk and/or water, and sugar.

Is “bánh da heo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.