Banh bot loc among world’s top 30 dumplings

Bột Lọc Cake, a culinary specialty of the former imperial capital Hue, has been listed in CNNGo’s list of tastiest dumplings.

Bột Lọc Cake is a central Vietnamese specialty made of tapioca flour which becomes clear and translucent when cooked. While the shrimp and pork filling in these dumplings are similar to many Asian dumplings, what sets this apart is its characteristic chewiness. Bột Lọc Cake is typically wrapped and steamed in banana leaf, which helps creating a nice aroma.

Dumpling is one of the most simple and versatile dish in the culinary world of Asia. Starting out as a lump of dough dropped into a pot of boiling stew or soup, the dumpling soon grew to be a world adventurer. Its travels took it to the far corner of the earth and along the way it reinvented itself to suit the taste of the people it encountered and became the coveted staple of many nations.

Also featured in the comprehensive list are the most well-known variations of dumplings, such as Xiaolongbao, the uniquely moist and flavourful dumplings served in bamboo basket and Ravioli, the quintessential Italian square dumplings stuffed with meat, cheese or vegetable.