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bánh béo
/ɓaɲ˧˥ ɓɛw˧˥/
coconut pandan cake
Mẹ mua bánh béo ở chợ về cho cả nhà ăn.
Mom bought coconut pandan cake from the market for the whole family to eat.
informal
A traditional Vietnamese steamed cake made with coconut milk, rice flour, and pandan leaves, known for its soft, slightly chewy texture and sweet coconut flavor.
Bánh béo thường được làm vào dịp lễ Tết.
Coconut pandan cake is often made during Lunar New Year celebrations.
Món bánh béo này có vị thơm của lá dứa rất đặc trưng.
This coconut pandan cake has a distinctive fragrant aroma of pandan leaves.
The term 'béo' (fat) refers to the rich coconut milk content, not the cake's texture. The cake is typically green due to pandan leaves.
Collocations
bánh béo nướngbaked coconut pandan cakebánh béo hấpsteamed coconut pandan cakelàm bánh béoto make coconut pandan cake
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Cultural Tip
In Vietnamese cuisine, 'béo' often describes dishes rich in coconut milk or cream, indicating a creamy texture rather than actual fat content.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
The term 'bánh béo' is always used as a noun and never as a verb or adjective.
Word Origin
The term 'bánh béo' combines 'bánh' (cake) with 'béo' (fat, rich), referring to the high coconut milk content that gives the cake its characteristic richness. The cake is a variation of traditional Vietnamese steamed cakes, with pandan leaves added for flavor.
Usage Notes
Commonly found in southern Vietnam, where coconut milk is a staple ingredient. Often served during festivals or family gatherings.
Word Breakdown
bánh
cake
rootbéo
rich (in coconut milk)
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh