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1. Clean the wrapping leaves thoroughly
This is the most crucial factor in wrapping fragrant and delicious banh chung and banh tet. When making these cakes, people often use banana leaves or dong leaves for wrapping. Remember, when buying leaves from outside sources, use warm water to wash them clean, then carefully wipe them with a clean cloth and dry them in sunlight until they are dry, to prevent mold.
2. Wrap the cake firmly
You should only wrap the cake firmly, not too tight or too loose. Wrapping too tightly affects the flavor and quality of the cake. If it's too loose, the cake may become disorganized or easily fall apart while cooking. Therefore, you should wrap the cake just right.
3. Boil the cake thoroughly
This is the best method to ensure even rice expansion. Boil the cake thoroughly to avoid uncooked grains when opening the cake.
4. After boiling until cooked, rinse the cake shell with clean water
After boiling, the shell of the banh chung will become sticky and secrete water. That is the reason why banh chung quickly spoils. Use clean water to rinse off the stickiness, and the cake will last a few more days.
5. After boiling the cake until cooked, let it drain water
Once the banh chung is fully cooked, place them on a flat surface. Use a piece of cloth or apply pressure by hand, or use a heavy object to press the cake until all the water comes out. For banh tet, hang them in a place without direct sunlight, dry, and dust-free.
6. Store carefully and slice the cake
Most people can't finish a banh chung or banh tet in one go. So, after eating, wrap the cake with food wrap. This prevents the cake from coming into contact with dust, smoke, or outside air to prevent spoilage. When cutting the cake, make sure to use a clean knife, wash off any dirt or residue from other foods stuck on the knife to prevent spoilage.
7. Store banh chung in the refrigerator
The main ingredient for making banh tet and banh chung is glutinous rice. Storing it in the refrigerator will make it hard. In hot weather with high humidity, the best way to store banh chung is to put it in the refrigerator. Use food wrap on the surface of the cake to prevent it from drying out. When taking banh chung out of the refrigerator, you can fry, boil, or steam it again to soften the cake.
Here are some tips for boiling banh chung and banh tet to maintain their green color and preserve them for several days. Refer to and apply these tips. Don't forget to follow Mytour to get the most useful news updates.
