Bánh tiêu

Bánh tiêu are deep-fried and subtly sweet Vietnamese doughnuts. They are prepared with wheat flour and usually come topped with sesame seeds. During the frying process, the doughnuts expand and develop their typical puffed and hollowed appearance. Often compared and associated with Chinese youtiao crullers, it is believed that bánh tiêu have an ancient Chinese origin, but they remain a traditional Vietnamese specialty that is mainly enjoyed as a convenient street food snack. These crispy doughnuts are best served warm and freshly prepared.