Top 5 delicious Tet day dishes in North Vietnam you should try

Tet day, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for Vietnamese people to celebrate the beginning of a new year and to reunite with their families. Hãy nghe Quyên một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .

In the lead up to Tet, Vietnamese people clean their homes, buy new clothes, and prepare traditional foods. On the first day of Tet, people visit their families and friends to give and receive gifts. They also enjoy traditional Vietnamese foods.

1. Banh Chung ( Square sticky rice cake)

Banh Chung is one the most traditional special foods for the lunar new year in the North of Viet Nam. It is made of sticky rice, pork and green bean, all ingredients are wrapped inside a special leaf which calls Lá Dong. The rice and green bean have to be soaked in water for a night. The pork is usually seasoned with pepper and salt for several hours. Banh Chung is boiled for 8 or 10 hours. In particular, the image of families sitting together waiting for the bánh chưng pot to be cooked has become a cultural value, closely tied to the souls of Northern people every Tet day.

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2. Gio Lua (Lean pork paste)

Gio Lua is an indispensable part of the Lunar New Year dishes. This delicious dish is made from minced pork in a stone mortar, then wrapped in banana leaves before being boiled. Gio Lua has to be submerged vertically into boiling water, typically takes an hour to cook.

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3. Nem Ran (Fried spring rolls) 

Nem ran are also a popular dish during Vietnamese New Year. Nem ran are made with a thin rice paper wrapper filled with pork, shrimp, and vegetables with a shiny golden color on the outside. Its fresh ingredients, meticulous preparation, and unique taste have become a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. Nem ran are a symbol of wealth and good fortune.

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4. Thit Dong (Jellied meat)

Thit dong is a kind of food that is an indispensable dish for the meals during Tet day. The main ingredient of frozen meat is pork, but people mainly use pork leg meat. The spices to pay attention to are wood ear mushrooms and pepper, addition to pork skin.This is cold dish, eaten with hot rice. When eaten, it provides a refreshing and cool sensation on the tongue.

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5. Dua Hanh (Pickled onions)

Another essential Tet day dish is Dua hanh, it make people eat other dishes without losing appetile. With a slightly sour and mildly spicy taste, pickled onions are often served with Banh chung or Jellied meat, creating a delicious flavor.

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Tet day is a time for families to come together. The food is an important part of the celebration, and it helps to create a sense of community and togetherness. In this article, we hope to provide you with information on what to eat during Tet while spending time with your family and friends.

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