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symbolic Recipes
2 delicious symbolic recipes from around the world
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Iran•Medium
Reshteh Polo
Persian noodle rice - rice with toasted noodles. Nowruz symbolic dish.
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Vietnam•Hard
Bánh Phu Thê (Vietnamese Husband and Wife Cake)
A traditional Vietnamese dessert symbolizing unity, made from a chewy tapioca and mung bean filling infused with coconut and sugar, all encased in fragrant banana leaves. The name 'husband and wife cake' refers to the two distinct layers that become inseparable when cooked. This is a labor-intensive but rewarding treat.