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With its stunning flower villages, untouched natural beauty, and captivating allure, Western Vietnam has become a favorite springtime destination for many travel enthusiasts. However, its charm doesn't end there. The region also wins hearts with its exceptional culinary offerings, featuring a variety of delicious dishes that define the spring season.
Trà Cuôn Tet Cake - Trà Vinh
While the Northern Tet is characterized by the traditional square-shaped bánh chưng, the Southern Tet is distinct for its round, cylindrical bánh tét. Though found throughout most of the Mekong Delta, the finest bánh tét can be found in the Trà Cuôn region of Trà Vinh.
To create the perfect bánh tét, it must be made using authentic Trà Vinh glutinous rice, carefully washed several times. The rice is left to dry completely before being dyed green with natural plant extracts, resulting in bánh tét in various colors like green, purple, or pink. The filling typically includes pork belly, mung beans, and sometimes salted egg yolks.
The bánh tét is placed in a pot and slowly boiled for hours until tender. Once cooked, it emits the signature aroma of glutinous rice, vibrant colors, and a chewy, rich texture that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who tries it.
Five-Color Flower Sausage
Alongside bánh tét, the vibrant Five-Color Flower Sausage is a must-have dish during Tet celebrations in the Mekong Delta. Named for its multi-colored layers, this dish is crafted from common ingredients, but through the chef's skillful hands, it becomes a visually stunning and flavorful creation.
At the center of the sausage is a salted egg yolk, wrapped in a layer of minced pork, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots. Surrounding this is pâté, and the outermost layer is a thin omelette. When sliced, the distinct layers of colors stand out beautifully, making it a striking addition to the festive table.
Western Sausage
In the past, the people of Western Vietnam only made sausages during holidays and Tet, but today, with the growth of tourism, it has become a beloved specialty, often bought as souvenirs by visitors.
Western sausages are made through a meticulous process involving various ingredients such as pork, pork fat, fresh shrimp, chicken, five-spice powder, and Mai Quế Lộ wine, blended with seasonings like salt, pepper, and sugar. Additionally, the people of Western Vietnam have created many variations, including shrimp sausage, fish sausage, or even beef sausage like the Tung Lo Mo variety from An Giang. The sausages can be boiled, fried, or grilled, all offering delightful flavors.
Western Coconut Candy
A beloved Tet specialty of the Mekong Delta, Western coconut candy is a simple yet delightful treat, fragrant, sweet, and irresistibly flavorful. Made from the humble and widely available ingredients of the region, this candy is a favorite across many Southern provinces like Trà Vinh, Cần Thơ, An Giang, and Tiền Giang.
Western coconut candy is easy to store, making it not only a treat to enjoy but also a perfect souvenir to bring back for friends and family.
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T.Sáu, 16/02/2024 16:04
