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Giỏ Quà Tết - Gift Baskets

 

 

 

 

Các Loại Bánh Mứt - Sugar-coated Fruits 

 

During Tết holidays, family members often play games, drink tea, enjoy sugar-coated fruits as well as exchange best wishes for the new year.

 

 

 

Tea & Drinks

 

 

 

Bánh Tét - Bánh Chưng

They are made from glutinous rice, mung bean, pork, and other ingredients. They represent gratitude to Mother Earth for a good year.

 

 

 

Mâm Ngũ Quả - Five-Fruit Tray

 

The number must be five because of the concept of the five fruits that represent the five blessings: Wealthy - Luxurious - Long Life - Healthy - Safe.

 

Source: Vnexpress
 

 

 

 

Traditional Tết Dishes in Three Regions of Việt Nam

 

Củ Kiệu - Pickled Leek in Brine

Pickled leek in brine is a typical dish during Tết, symbolizing money and glory. 

 

 

 

Các Loại Giò Thủ - Vietnamese Ham

 

 

 

Southern Tết: Thịt Kho Trứng - Caramelized Pork & Eggs

 

Thịt kho trứng appears in both family daily meals and Tết celebration. With pork & egg, it has eye-catching color and rich flavor that represents cozy gathering.

 

 

 

Dưa Giá - Pickled Bean Sprouts

Dưa giá is a mildly sour dish that helps to increase the aftertaste of other dishes.

 

 

Canh Khổ Qua - Bitter Melon Soup

 

The bitter melon soup represents the hope that all the difficulties and hardships from the old year will pass for the lucky things to come.

 

 

 

Northern Tết: 

 

 

Thịt Đông - Jellied Meat

 Jellied Meat is a traditional food for Tết holiday of Northern people. The blend of all flavors represents the connection and love among family members.

 

 

Gà Luộc - Boiled Chicken

Boiled Chicken symbolizes good life and happiness.

 

 

Canh Măng - Bamboo Shoot Soup

Bamboo Shoot Soup has a unique flavor from dried bamboo shoots and pork ribs, sweet taste of the hot broth.

 

 

Central Tết:

 

Even though central people are simple, when Tết comes, they will celebrate it to the fullest. The special part of their Tết meals are rice rolls with boil meat, pork ears, and vegetables. They also have Vietnamese ham as side dishes.

 

Các Món Cuốn & Nước Chấm - Rolls and Dipping Sauces