Specialties from the Western Region sought after during Tet

Embracing the springtime atmosphere, one cannot overlook the significance of Tet dishes. Among them, the Tet specialties of the Western region are always cherished and selected by many.

Specialties from the Western Region sought after during Tet

Tet cakes

When it comes to Tet specialties of the Western region, Tet cakes cannot be overlooked. If Chung cakes represent the Tet specialty of the Northern region, then Tet cakes are the culinary essence of the Southern Tet. Making a Tet cake involves a meticulous process from fermenting glutinous rice to preparing the filling and wrapping it before cooking over a fire. All of these efforts are made by the people to receive a delicious and high-quality Tet cake for the Tet holiday.

Assorted dried goods

Dried specialties are highly favored during Tet, with a wide variety such as dried snakehead fish, various types of dried river fish, dried shrimp, dried squid,... This specialty can be made into many delicious dishes such as salads, soups,... or used as ingredients to cook many attractive dishes in the first days of the new year.

Homemade Tet preserves

In the days leading up to Tet, families will prepare various types of homemade Tet preserves, including coconut preserves, pumpkin preserves, banana preserves,... With easy-to-make and readily available ingredients already processed into addictive preserves for Tet. Each type of preserves has its own unique flavor, but almost everyone loves all types of homemade preserves because they guarantee flavor, safety, and better quality.

Chinese sausage

Perhaps this is the most widely consumed delicacy in the Western region during the Lunar New Year in our country. Not only in the Western region, Chinese sausage is purchased by many people to eat, prepare offerings, or entertain guests at home during Tet.

To enjoy Chinese sausage in its true flavor, you must find it originating from the Western region, as this is where the dish is produced, emitting an irresistible aroma when grilled or fried. Nowadays, Chinese sausage comes in a variety of types such as fresh Chinese sausage, dried Chinese sausage, shrimp Chinese sausage, fish Chinese sausage,... to suit the tastes of many people.

Watermelon

During Tet, a pair of watermelons cannot be absent from the altar. This has become a custom, a cultural beauty of the people in the Western region every time 'Tet comes, spring arrives'. Displaying a pair of watermelons on Tet day symbolizes bringing the fullest and most complete luck to the family in the new year.

Fermented pork roll

When mentioning fermented pork roll in the Western region, one cannot overlook the legendary Lai Vung fermented pork roll. Lai Vung fermented pork roll is a famous specialty of Dong Thap province, with its pink-red color, favored by many during Tet. This dish is perfect for festive occasions due to its sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.

The process of making Lai Vung fermented pork roll is quite elaborate, depending on the secret recipes of each family. The lean meat is separated from tendons and fat, thinly sliced into a mortar; add sugar, salt, and grind until smooth. After grinding, add pig skin (pork rind) and roasted rice powder, don't forget to sprinkle some pepper and thinly sliced garlic. Finally, the fermented pork roll is wrapped in cluster fig leaves or young banana leaves, with an outer layer wrapped in banana leaves.

Kiwi fruit

Kiwi salad

To get a delicious and high-quality kiwi salad, people have to prepare in advance for half a month. Everything is meticulously done from buying kiwis to the initial processing and soaking to ensure they are delicious and crispy.

As per Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour