10 Traditional Vietnamese Dishes For Tet Holiday Vietnam
What should you eat during the Vietnamese festival of Tet?
For the upcoming Tet holiday, Vietnamese families will get together to share stories and feast on traditional dishes.10 Traditional Vietnamese Dishes For Tet Holiday Vietnam, 10 Traditional Dishes Served During the Tet Holiday in Vietnam.
Whether you're a Vietnamese resident or just visiting the country, besides knowing all the activities during the Tet holiday in Vietnam, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with the cuisine of the Tet celebration.
Here is a list of the top 10 Tet dishes that you simply must sample this Lunar New Year in Vietnam.
1. Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cakes (Banh Chung)
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The Tet holiday staple of Bánh Chưng has been prepared for generations in Vietnamese homes. This cake is offered in honor of the ancestors, the land, and the heavens. The centrality of rice and the environment to Vietnamese culture are also emphasized.
Sticky rice, sweet green beans, moderately spicy pepper, and fatty hog flesh come together well to provide a spectacular New Year's flavor.
2. Banh Tet
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The only real difference between Bánh Tét and Banh Chung is their form. Banh Tet, albeit made with the same components, is rolled into cylindrical beams.
Banh Tet can be either sweet or savory. The stuffing of the savory kind typically consists of traditional ingredients such as beans, hog fat, salted eggs, and even sausage.
Bananas, red beans, and green beans are common fillings for the sweet Banh Tet. Those are fantastic options for the vegetarian diet.
3. Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs (Thit Kho Trung).
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In addition to Banh Chung and Banh Tet, Thit Kho Trung, or braised pork in coconut juice with eggs, is a common Tet holiday dish.
The duck eggs are infused with spices, and the braised pork is tender without being mushy. This meal is simple to prepare yet packs a flavorful punch, making it perfect for New Year's Day's festive gatherings.
4. Tom Kho (Dried Shrimp) with Cu Kieu (Pickled Scallion)
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The Vietnamese Tet festival features a wide variety of tasty foods, from refined to more homey preparations. Cu Kieu, or pickled scallion head, is one of the most basic but indispensable dishes.
To accompany the Tôm khô (dried shrimp), onions are doused in a sweet-and-sour sauce. This tasty condiment pairs well with savory fare because of its crunchiness, sweetness, and sourness.
5. Ga Luoc (Boiled Chicken)
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Tet is the Vietnamese New Year, and boiled chicken is a staple dish at every celebration.
Fullness and happiness are represented by this image. It's quick and easy to prepare and has a delicious, juicy flavor.
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6. Xoi gac, or Gac sticky rice.
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The Vietnamese consider the color red to be auspicious. That's why the Vietnamese New Year is usually so dazzlingly crimson.
Therefore, Xoi Gac (Gac sticky rice), a brilliant crimson dish and one of Vietnamese Street Food, is commonly chosen to represent the good fortune that is to come.
7. Cha Lua (pork bologna)
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Many Vietnamese families opt for the straightforward ch la during the Tet holiday. Wrapped in a banana leaf, the meal consists of pounded lean pork with exquisite fish sauce.
Typically, Cha Lua is sliced horizontally and then cut into five or six pieces before being dusted with pungent pepper powder. Sticky rice cakes are a common accompaniment.
8. "Mut" is Swahili for "Candied Fruits."
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During the Tet celebration, each Vietnamese household you visit will have a package of chocolates and candied fruits waiting for you. Coconut, butternut squash, tamarind, and ginger are all common examples of Mứt dâu.
9. Hat Dua, or Melon Seeds
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When roasted, melon seeds may be a tasty snack. The bright red hue of the ht da (Melon seed) has made it a symbol of good fortune during the Lunar New Year celebrations. And a nice cup of tea is the ideal complement.
You need to use your front teeth to try to scrape the seeds off before eating them. The effort required is justified by the delicious end result.
10. Piece Fruit Platter
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During the Vietnamese New Year, the ancestral shrine must feature the five-fruit tray. It's a gesture of filial piety and well-wishes to the dead.
The homeowner's personal taste and geographical location also influence the availability of particular fruits.
Northerners typically choose for oranges, bananas, pomegranates, apples, and pears. Fruits including the soursop, coconut, papaya, mango, and dragon fruit are popular in the South.
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