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When recalling these snacks, the 10x generation may be puzzled, but for the 8x - 9x, it's a vivid childhood, a nostalgic era that cannot be forgotten.
1. Taffy Candy (Rice Candy)
Surely, one of the 8x - 9x still remembers vividly the haunting melody of the taffy candy vendor. Back then, we could easily spot candy carts along the streets or in children's play areas and parks. The candy appeared yellow like young rice, but when pulled with a small fork, it turned into a captivating milky white. Watching the vendor skillfully pull each candy, everyone's attention was captivated.
Making taffy candy is incredibly simple. With just a few ingredients:
- 1kg sugar
- 300ml filtered water
- 500g peanuts
- Use 1 lemon
You can replace the sugar and filtered water with 1200g malt sugar.
Here's how:
- Roast the peanuts until golden, then crush and remove the husk.
- Put sugar and filtered water into a pot, cook over low heat, and stir until the sugar sticks and thickens. Be careful not to use high heat as it can cause the sugar to burn and turn brown.
- Use a chopstick to dip into the sugar and place it in a cup of water; if the sugar hardens and doesn't dissolve, it's ready.
- Transfer the sugar pot, then squeeze juice from 1 lemon, mix well with the sugar (remove seeds).
- Place a tray on the table, use a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil for non-stick, then pour this sugar mixture onto the tray, ensuring it forms thread-like patterns (avoid using a spoon). When the sugar is slightly cool, start pulling it until this portion turns milky white with vertical lines.
- Place the peanuts in the middle and roll it up to complete.
2. Preserved apricot worms, heart-shaped C candy
Those small, cute C candy boxes used to cost only 500 VND each. We can't forget the once wildly popular snack that drove 8x - 9x crazy, known as preserved apricot worms or 'bird dropping' candy, Thai-style preserved apricots wrapped in red bags with golden apricot flower prints. Back then, almost no one went through childhood without indulging in these preserved apricot worms.
3. Watermelon-striped chewing gum, Big Babol bubble gum
Those chewy gums once enchanted many children. Big Babol bubble gum had its heyday of popularity, not just for its sweet taste but also for the amusing pictures inside each wrapper. Kids back then would buy gum not only for the flavor but also to collect those funny pictures.
4. Ice Cream Sandwich
With a large foam box tied behind to carry the ice cream, mobile motorcycles roamed the streets, especially during the after-school rush when students eagerly lined up to buy. In the midst of hot summer afternoons, the vendor's calls mingled with the rumble of motorcycles, and the children would eagerly rush to queue up for a purchase. Amidst the scorching heat of summer, there's nothing like a refreshing ice cream sandwich, a unique and mouthwatering treat used to change the flavor.
The ingredients for this dish are simple, including bread, signature ice cream, a bit of condensed milk, and crushed peanuts. The bread used for the ice cream sandwich is soft-crust, soft-crumbed bread.
5. Banana Ice Cream
Nowadays, we have a variety of enticing ice cream flavors, each with its unique aroma and taste, pleasing both the palate and the eye. However, nothing can replace the nostalgic flavor of childhood banana ice cream. Do you still remember the ice cream made from mashed bananas, topped with a layer of coconut milk and crushed peanuts, creating a delightful blend of fragrance and sweetness when frozen solid?
Learn more about making banana ice cream here
6. Yogurt Pouch
The nostalgic 'ice bag' with yogurt flavor, a favorite of the 80s - 90s, had many kids enthralled. With just 1000 VND, children could buy nearly a dozen pouches to enjoy and share with their friends during the summers.
7. Popped Rice (Tube Popped Rice)
It would be remiss not to mention the delightful popped rice and tube popped rice, not only tasty but also playfully used by children as 'swords,' 'tube group,' or 'sticks' in their pretend battles. Nowadays, finding a place that still pops tube rice is challenging due to the plethora of delicious alternatives. Childhood memories of accompanying mom to pop rice, the sound of the popping machine, and the satisfying 'pop' have become unforgettable.
8. Children's Instant Noodles
In today's world, perhaps children's instant noodles are the most easily accessible childhood snack of all. The magical allure of these instant noodles, found in brands like Vifon and Bình Tây, captivates everyone who tastes them, creating a fond memory for those from the 80s - 90s.
Apart from the mentioned snacks, there are many more delicacies that are inseparable from the 80s - 90s era, becoming an unforgettable part of childhood memories. Sit down with friends to reminisce about the bygone days, remembering the moments when we all...
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