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.