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A delightful assortment of over ten bowls of desserts on the stall originates from the beautiful land of Cambodia, making it challenging to fully capture the uniqueness of each dish here. Siamese Sticky Rice adorned with a layer of golden egg cake, accompanied by red pumpkin sweet soup, presents a delightful combination with thin slices of coconut and steamed banana cakes. Pandan sponge cake, painted in ivory, with a gentle sweetness dipped in coconut milk when eaten... Each type of dessert carries its distinct flavor, adding to the rich culinary palette of Cambodia.
To achieve the exquisite flavor of these delicious bowls of tea, every day, Sister Co dedicates considerable time preparing with elaborate cooking techniques. As a Cambodian native, she prefers using palm sugar for its sweet and fragrant taste. Each accompanying ingredient, such as coconut water, is meticulously prepared in two distinct types: condensed coconut water (already cooked) used for chilled tea, and thin coconut water (fresh, uncooked) for iced tea. Durian is pressed and mixed with palm sugar syrup to complement the tea, creating an additional distinctive flavor.
For a first-time visitor, the recommended choice is the assorted tea. This visually striking and palatable dish boasts eight components in a single cup. From the first spoonful, the intense aroma of durian is undeniable, blending with the richness of coconut milk. The excitement continues as you savor the red pumpkin alongside the egg cake, creating a harmonious blend of sweetness and richness.
Moreover, a piece of mung bean cake and strands of golden egg noodles, pleasing to the eye with its savory taste, contribute to the diverse colors of the tea cup. Don't forget to stir while enjoying to witness the blossoming of egg cakes, tamarind seeds, palm sugar, and even a chewy jelly mingling in the refreshing coolness of ice. It may sound like a myriad of flavors, but somehow the sweet, salty, savory, and rich elements harmonize to create a unique tea experience in Saigon.
Over 40 years since Sister Co's mother opened the tea stall at Le Hong Phong market, and later passed the torch to her daughter, everything from the location, presentation, to the flavors, has remained unchanged. A meticulously crafted bowl of tea with various sophisticated ingredients, yet Sister Co maintains an affordable price range from 10,000 to 15,000 VND. Delicious, nutritious, and economical have become the trademark of the tea stall during all these years. Therefore, visitors continue to appreciate the unique culinary charm of the Cambodian friends in Saigon.
According to Vnexpress
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