Central Vietnam is prone to rain and storms, so people have a habit of making food that can be preserved for a long time and is easy to carry. Banh loc (tapioca dumplings) are wrapped in banana leaves for convenience when going to sea, working in the fields, or when relatives travel far away. The filling is very simple: small shrimp and pieces of braised pork with a sweet and savory sauce. But the deliciousness lies in the chewy dough and the spicy, pure fish sauce. Many families in Quang Binh still make these dumplings by hand from early morning to sell at the afternoon market.