Near Dai Tam Market in Can Tho City, a famous snack fries in hot oil. This is banh cong, a crispy fritter with over one hundred years of history. Inside the golden crust is a mix of pork, mung beans, and shrimp. People here say the recipe has been passed down for generations.
On busy days, seller Mai sells over one hundred fritters. Many drivers stop on Highway 1 just to buy them and eat with fresh vegetables. The fritter tastes best when you wrap it in cabbage and dip it in fish sauce. Fans often say the more they eat banh cong, the more they want to eat again.