Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls boast a long history and have been closely tied to the lives of local residents for generations. (Photo: VNA)
Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls boast a long history and have been closely tied to the lives of local residents for generations. (Photo: VNA)
Once a humble suburban dish, Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls have now been recognised as a cultural heritage, elevating this Hanoi delicacy into a culinary symbol of the capital. (Photo: VNA)
Once a humble suburban dish, Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls have now been recognised as a cultural heritage, elevating this Hanoi delicacy into a culinary symbol of the capital. (Photo: VNA)
Grinding rice using traditional stone mills. (Photo: VNA)
Grinding rice using traditional stone mills. (Photo: VNA)
The rice must be carefully selected, soaked to the right level, finely ground, and then steamed over a cloth stretched across a pot. (Photo: VNA)
The rice must be carefully selected, soaked to the right level, finely ground, and then steamed over a cloth stretched across a pot. (Photo: VNA)
The thinner and smoother the rice sheets – without tearing – the higher the skill and experience of the artisan. (Photo: VNA)
The thinner and smoother the rice sheets – without tearing – the higher the skill and experience of the artisan. (Photo: VNA)
Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls boast a long history and have been closely tied to the lives of local residents for generations. (Photo: VNA)
Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls boast a long history and have been closely tied to the lives of local residents for generations. (Photo: VNA)
Artisan Nguyen Thi Van (60, Dai Dong village, Vinh Hung ward, Hanoi) has over 40 years of experience making steamed rice rolls. (Photo: VNA)
Artisan Nguyen Thi Van (60, Dai Dong village, Vinh Hung ward, Hanoi) has over 40 years of experience making steamed rice rolls. (Photo: VNA)
The thinner and smoother the rice sheets – without tearing – the higher the skill and experience of the artisan. (Photo: VNA)
The thinner and smoother the rice sheets – without tearing – the higher the skill and experience of the artisan. (Photo: VNA)
A dish of elegance and refinement, Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls embody the essence of Hanoi cuisine. From simple ingredients like rice, fried shallots and fish sauce, its makers create delicate, soft rice sheets infused with the fragrance of freshly milled grains. (Photo: VNA)
A dish of elegance and refinement, Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls embody the essence of Hanoi cuisine. From simple ingredients like rice, fried shallots and fish sauce, its makers create delicate, soft rice sheets infused with the fragrance of freshly milled grains. (Photo: VNA)
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Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage list

The craft of making banh cuon Thanh Tri (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.