Tet ball chung, have you ever tried wrapping it?

 

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Wrapping banh hung is not only a traditional ritual but also an important interaction and celebration activity in Vietnamese families during the Lunar New Year. The process of wrapping distilled cakes starts from the preparation of basic ingredients such as banana leaves, glutinous rice, green beans and pork.

After the ingredients are prepared, participants will sit together around the tray, creating a playful and intimate atmosphere. Each person will take a banana leaf and place it on the table, then evenly divide the layer of glutinous rice, green beans and pork to form a cake layer. This process requires the ingenuity and hard work of each other.

Once the cake layer has been stacked, participants will carefully wrap the cake in banana leaves and use ribbons to fasten it. Wrapping cakes is not simply a technique, but also a way to connect and create memories for the family

Finally, when all the cakes are wrapped, they are placed in a pot of boiling water to steam them. When the rice cakes are steamed golden and cooked, participants will feel the rich and nutritious flavor of this traditional dish, as well as the joy and happiness of making a part of the Tet reunion and meaning.