Gac sticky, my hometown flavor.

 

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When thinking about the typical dishes of my homeland, I can't help but mention sticky rice gac – a traditional dish associated with many childhood memories. Gac sticky rice is not only a delicious dish but also a symbol of family reunion and coziness.

Whenever there were holidays or special events, my grandmother used to make sticky rice gac. She started by choosing ripe, fragrant red gac fruits from her garden. Gac after adding, take the fresh red meat mixed well with the soaked glutinous. The red color of gac not only makes sticky rice more attractive but also means luck and happiness.

The process of cooking gac sticky rice is quite elaborate. The glutinous must be soaked overnight so that the rice grains are soft, and when cooked, they will be more pliable. After mixing gac with glutinous, she steamed sticky rice in traditional steamers. The aroma of gac mixed with the new glutinous aroma, spreading throughout the kitchen, making everyone flinching in anticipation.

When ripe, gac sticky rice has a beautiful bright red color, soft glutinous seeds, the natural sweetness of gac fruit mixed with the greasy taste of coconut milk, creating an unforgettable flavor. Every time I eat sticky rice, I remember my childhood days, sitting with her, listening to her story, feeling the love through every sticky rice she made.

Gac rice is not only a dish, but also a memory, a love of grandmother, a rich taste of home that is indelible in my mind. Every time I enjoy sticky rice, I feel like I am returning to the peaceful and warm days of my homeland.