Hanoi green rice flake cake, a warm gift from the Capital
Hanoi's autumn gradually becomes chilly, but just holding a package of fragrant green rice flakes brings a strange warmth. But if that is the case, must we wait until autumn to enjoy this flavor? That is why Hanoians meticulously created the green rice flake cake to satisfy the pleasure of enjoying it in all four seasons.
Ingredients for bánh cốm is small pounded, smooth sticky rice, white sugar, and pureed mung bean. Simple as that, but to make a delicious cake, the hands of the Vong village artisans must be very meticulous in choosing and measuring ingredients, and strict in the process of wrapping the cake. The cake is square and thin; the shell is soft and light green, the mung bean filling is sweet and nutty, wrapped in clear cellophane and placed neatly in a square box. This is a traditional cake of the capital, cherished by the people, and extremely loved by tourists.
Hanoi green rice flake cake, a warm gift from the Capital
Sesame candy, a specialty worthy of the ancient capital
Come to the capital to buy green rice flake cake as a gift, come to the ancient capital to buy sesame candy. The next most delicious candy specialty in Vietnam that cannot be missed is sesame candy.
Everyone knows that besides majestic temples and mausoleums, and elegant and refined cuisine, Hue also has a special sesame candy specialty. The candy is both crispy, rich, and chewy, making children love it and elderly people enjoy nibbling on it, all made from sesame, malt, and peanuts. Simple ingredients but a new, special recipe. They know how to cook sugar into clear, chewy malt, how to use sesame to create a crispy, fragrant flavor for the outer layer, and a secret traditional recipe to make the cake sweet but not sharp, not stinging, soft and chewy but not tough. That is why it is worthy of being a specialty, sought after by near and far travelers as gifts.
Sesame candy, a specialty worthy of the ancient capital
'It la gai' cake, a unique delicacy of the heroic land
From the 'it' leaf characteristic of the region, the people of Binh Dinh created a one-of-a-kind cake, the most delicious in Vietnam – 'it la gai' cake.
The 'it la gai' cake is so delicious that everyone who eats it praises it, and once eaten, one must buy some as a gift. Because of the nutty, rich flavor right from the tip of the tongue, and the fragrant sweetness from the soft, smooth shell. In addition to familiar ingredients for making cakes such as glutinous rice flour, coconut, and mung bean for sweet cakes, or shrimp and meat for savory cakes, there is also the addition of special 'it' leaf juice (the leaf is heart-shaped with jagged edges). This juice helps the cake have a beautiful, clear black color, a cool aroma, and is also the reason for the name 'it la gai' cake.
'It la gai' cake, a unique delicacy of the heroic land
Ben Tre coconut candy, rich and nutty like no other
Candy always has a sweet taste, but the sweetness that gradually melts in the mouth is very special. It makes people accept it more easily, without being cloying, without psychological fear. Ben Tre has such a candy – the famous candy of the coconut land.
Ben Tre coconut candy is one of the products derived from the coconut tree. To the people, every part of the coconut tree is usable. The trunk for wood, leaves for houses, the heart of the palm for salads, the fruit for refreshing drinks, and the meat for dishes and making candy. Therefore, nowhere else has delicious coconut candy like Ben Tre. The rectangular candy, with green and cream colors, always has the characteristic aroma and richness of pure coconut milk; added to that is the perfect sweetness of malt. Thus, eating the candy gives the feeling that it gradually melts in the mouth, which is extremely interesting.
Ben Tre coconut candy, rich and nutty like no other
Ha Tinh 'cu do' candy, unique and delicious
Also made from malt and peanuts, but people never confuse 'cu do' candy with Hue sesame candy. Because just by looking at the shape and tasting a piece, they will immediately recognize the difference.
'Cu do' candy has more peanuts, has an additional layer of crispy rice paper, and sweet-smelling sugarcane molasses with a little fresh ginger. Each item has very strict selection regulations. The peanuts must be a variety with firm seeds, crispy and nutty texture, and light ivory silk skin grown in the Nghi Xuan, Thach Tri land. The sugarcane molasses must be of the dark cockroach wing color, concentrated, with a non-sharp taste. The rice paper requires a thin variety that does not blister when grilled. And of course, the chosen ginger must be fresh, old, fragrant, with tight, thin skin. Completing the ingredient stage is just the first step, because when cooking the candy, people must put all their effort and high concentration into performing each step correctly. Ha Tinh 'cu do' candy attracts diners for another reason as well, which is how to enjoy the specialty. A hot pot of tea, a plate of 'cu do' candy, kẹo lạc makes the harmony of taste and flavor satisfy the senses even more.
A hot pot of tea, a plate of candy makes the harmony of taste and flavor satisfy the senses even more.
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