Bánh Bèo
Small steamed rice flour cakes served in individual dishes, topped with dried shrimp, pork rinds, scallion oil, and fish sauce. A specialty of Hue central Vietnamese cuisine.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- rice flour
- tapioca starch
- dried shrimp (Shellfish)
- pork rinds
- scallion oil
- fish sauce (Fish)
- crispy shallots
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- dried shrimp throughout (shellfish)
- fish sauce dressing (fish)
- pork rinds (from pig fat)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in bánh bèo.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKMade from rice flour and tapioca starch only. No wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard bánh bèo.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in bánh bèo.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionDried shrimp is a primary topping.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in bánh bèo.
Fish-Free
Likely contains restrictionFish sauce is the standard dressing.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in bánh bèo.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in traditional bánh bèo.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains dried shrimp and pork rinds.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in bánh bèo. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Made from rice flour and tapioca starch only. No wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard bánh bèo. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in bánh bèo. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Dried shrimp is a primary topping. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in bánh bèo. |
| Fish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Fish sauce is the standard dressing. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in bánh bèo. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in traditional bánh bèo. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains dried shrimp and pork rinds. |
Key risk: Bánh bèo is made from plain rice and tapioca (naturally gluten-free and dairy-free) but the toppings introduce shellfish (dried shrimp), fish (fish sauce), and pork. It is one of the clearer Vietnamese dishes for gluten-avoiders but not safe for shellfish or fish allergies.
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