bánh da lợn
[ʔɓajŋ̟˧˦ zaː˧˧ ləːn˧˨ʔ]
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 Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Bánh da lợn mềm, dẻo và thơm mùi lá dứa.The steamed layer cake is soft, chewy, and pandan-scented.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Literally “pig-skin cake,” referring to its layered texture. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “bánh da lợn” 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 lợn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.