Tet Foods: A Complete Guide to What Vietnam Eats for Lunar New Year
From sticky rice cakes to candied ginger, here is what actually ends up on the table during Tet — and why each dish matters.
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From sticky rice cakes to candied ginger, here is what actually ends up on the table during Tet — and why each dish matters.
"Banh chung", the square sticky rice cake wrapped in green leaves, is the centerpiece of every Vietnamese "Tet" table. Here's what goes into it and how to eat it.
Beef bones simmered 12-18 hours, star anise, grilled ginger -- pho broth is the whole game. Hanoi vs. southern bowls, pho ga, pho kho, and the variants most
Rice noodles, bone broth, beef or chicken, and a handful of spices — pho is deceptively simple and endlessly complex. Here's what makes it Vietnam's most iconic bowl.
A tangy, tomato-based broth with minced freshwater crab, "bun rieu" is a Vietnamese summer staple. Here's what makes this complex soup worth mastering—and where to eat it.
Ruou nep is a mildly alcoholic pudding or drink made from fermented glutinous rice, particularly beloved in northern Vietnam. Learn how it's made, its regional varieties, and where to find it.
Che is Vietnam's catch-all term for sweet soups, puddings, and cold desserts made from beans, tapioca, jellies, fruits, and coconut cream. From black bean "che" sold by street vendors to elaborate multi-ingredient versions, these treats span centuries of regional variation.
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