tet Recipes
5 delicious tet recipes from around the world
Bánh Chưng (Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake)
A traditional Northern Vietnamese square sticky rice cake, essential for Lunar New Year (Tết). It features layers of glutinous rice, savory mung bean paste, and seasoned pork belly, all wrapped in dong leaves and boiled for an extended period. The square shape symbolizes the Earth.
Bánh Tét
A traditional Southern Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake, filled with savory pork and mung beans, wrapped in fragrant banana leaves and slow-cooked to perfection. Bánh Tét is a staple during the Tết (Lunar New Year) celebrations.
Chè Trôi Nước (Vietnamese Floating Rice Balls)
Chè Trôi Nước are delightful, chewy glutinous rice balls with a sweet mung bean filling, gently simmered in a fragrant ginger-infused syrup and finished with creamy coconut milk. This dessert is a traditional and comforting treat, often enjoyed during special occasions like Tết (Vietnamese New Year).
Thịt Kho Tàu (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly and Eggs)
A classic Vietnamese comfort dish, Thịt Kho Tàu features tender pork belly and hard-boiled eggs braised in a rich, savory-sweet coconut caramel sauce. Traditionally enjoyed during Tết (Lunar New Year) and other celebrations, this dish is deeply satisfying and even better the next day.
Thịt Kho Trứng (Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly with Eggs)
A quintessential Vietnamese comfort food, Thịt Kho Trứng features tender pork belly and hard-boiled eggs braised in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet coconut caramel sauce. It's a staple during Tet (Lunar New Year) and a beloved dish year-round.