Tat cake, a traditional custom in heterogeneity

 


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Banh tet, also known as banh tay, is an indispensable traditional cake in every Lunar New Year of Vietnamese people. The tacos have a long round cylindrical shape, made from glutinous rice and various fillings, usually green beans and fatty meat. Tat cake is not only a dish but also has a deep cultural meaning, showing the unity and coziness of the family during Tet holidays.

**The origin and meaning of the cake

Banh tat originated in South Vietnam, is a variant of banh hung in the North. If the square cake represents the earth, then the long cylindrical cake represents the heavens. This difference reflects the cultural thinking and natural conditions of each region.

In tradition, tacos also have many different meanings. The green cake crust from banana leaves symbolizes the protection of heaven and earth, white glutinous rice is a symbol of loyalty and purity. The green bean filling and fatty meat, with a rich flavor, express warmth, affluence and hope for a full, prosperous New Year.

**Cake making process t

The process of making tacos requires elaboration and meticulousness, clearly demonstrating the spirit of diligence and hard work of Vietnamese people.

  1. Choose ingredients: Ingredients for tats include glutinous rice, green beans, fatty meat, banana leaves and spices such as salt and pepper. Glutinous rice must choose a flexible, fragrant glutinous type; green beans peeled, soaked in water to soften; Fatty meat chooses type three just to make the filling more greasy.

  2. Preparation of ingredients: Glutinous rice after rinsing is soaked in water for about 6-8 hours, then drained and mixed with a little salt. Green beans after soaking are also steamed and pounded. Fatty meat cut into small pieces, marinated with salt and pepper.

  3. Wrapping cakes: Wrapping tacos is an important step and requires ingenuity. Banana leaves are washed, dried and put over fire so that the leaves are soft and easy to wrap. Glutinous rice is spread evenly over the leaves, then a layer of green beans is added, then fatty meat and finally a layer of green beans and glutinous rice. Wrap your hands tightly and tie the strings so that the cake does not burst when boiling.

  4. Boil the cake: The tacos are boiled in a large pot, submerged for about 8-10 hours. During boiling, water must be added regularly so that the cake cooks evenly and does not burn.

Tet cake in Tet tray

In the Tet tray of the Southerners, tacos are always present alongside other traditional dishes such as onion melon, duck seed stock, and jams. The tacos are cut into circles, expressing fullness, fullness. It is believed that eating tacos in the first days of the New Year will bring luck, happiness and peace to the whole family.

Tet cakes and Tet gift giving customs

Banh tat is not only a dish but also a meaningful gift during Tet. Vietnamese people often give each other tacos to show affection, gratitude and respect. The tacos are carefully packed, handed over to relatives and friends with best wishes for the New Year.

Conclude

Banh tat is not only a traditional dish but also a unique cultural symbol of Vietnamese people during Tet. Through the cake, we see the harmonious combination between nature and people, between past and present, and the bond between family members. Therefore, tacos are forever an impossible part of the competition

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