Steamed rice cake: A savoury winter street food of Hanoi (Photo courtesy of To Hung Giang)

The preparation involves steaming rice flour with water until it forms a solid yet soft texture.

The cake is sometimes served with braised fish, braised pork, shrimp paste and crab soup.

The cake is often paired with different toppings such as tofu, stir-fried ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, and various herbs, all complemented by a sweet fish sauce.

Diners in Hanoi can enjoy the savoury steamed rice cake at 8 Le Ngoc Han Street, 296 Minh Khai Street, 106 Goc De Street, and 108B1 Trung Tu Street.