Traditional craft of banh hoi lives on in Phu Long

The banh hoi craft of Phu Long, in Ham Thang ward, Lam Dong province, is a long-standing rice-based handicraft known for its meticulous, fully manual process. Made from finely ground rice, banh hoi consists of delicate, thread-like strands woven into soft, airy mats. The dish itself is prized for its light texture and subtle sweetness, often served with herbs, pork or pork offal, and regional dipping sauces.
As the dough is pressed through the extruder, it emerges in fine strands. The artisan swiftly catches and separates them by hand into small, even portions, neatly arranged on bamboo trays. Photo: VNA
Fresh batches of banh hoi, still hot from the steamer, at the traditional Le Van Chuong workshop in Phu Long, Ham Thang ward, Lam Dong province. Photo: VNA
Banh hoi is a traditional Vietnamese rice noodle dish made from finely ground rice flour. Unlike flat rice sheets or thick noodles, banh hoi consists of extremely thin, delicate strands woven into small, soft mats. In the photo: The process of kneading the dough for making banh hoi. Photo: VNA
The rice dough, after being soaked and steamed, is kneaded until smooth and shaped into large cylindrical blocks. Photo: VNA
Banh hoi is a traditional Vietnamese rice noodle dish made from finely ground rice flour. Unlike flat rice sheets or thick noodles, banh hoi consists of extremely thin, delicate strands woven into small, soft mats. Photo: VNA
Steaming the banh hoi at the workshop. Photo: VNA
As the dough is pressed through the extruder, it emerges in fine strands. The artisan swiftly catches and separates them by hand into small, even portions, neatly arranged on bamboo trays. Photo: VNA
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