Tết / Lunar New Year

Tag: Tết / Lunar New Year

Tết, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is celebrated with a variety of traditional dishes that symbolize prosperity, good luck, and family. Enjoy the savory Bánh Tét and Bánh Chưng, glutinous rice cakes filled with pork belly and mung beans, staples of the holiday feast. For a sweet treat, Candied Coconut Ribbons (Mứt Dừa) add a festive touch, while Red Sticky Rice (Xôi Gấc) brings a vibrant pop of color, symbolizing good fortune.

Vietnamese Pyramid Dumplings (Bánh Giò)

An authentic Banh Gio recipe featuring savory ground pork and hard-boiled quail eggs. Wrapped in banana leaves, these large, pyramid-shaped…
Chè Trôi Nước (Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup)

Soft, chewy glutinous rice balls with a sweet mung bean filling, bathed in fragrant ginger syrup—a must-have treat for Tết…
Nem Chua (Vietnamese Cured Pork/Beef)

A classic and delicious Vietnamese cured meat snack with a perfect balance of tangy, garlicky, and spicy flavors. Make it…
Bánh Ú (Vietnamese Pyramid Sticky Rice Cakes with Pork & Mung Beans)

A traditional Vietnamese glutinous rice cake filled with pork belly and mung beans, wrapped in banana leaves. Known for its…
Vietnamese Head Cheese (Giò Thủ)

Transform simple pork parts like ears, tongue, snout, and other parts of the pig’s face into something flavorful and unique.…
Thịt Kho Trứng (Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly with Eggs)

Braised to soft gelatinous perfection with plenty of delicious broth, this sweet and savory pork belly and egg dish is…
Vietnamese Egg Rolls (Cha Gio)

Deep-fried crispy goodness. These egg rolls can be eaten as a main dish with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce…
Vietnamese Poached Chicken (Gà Luộc)

A succulent whole chicken, boiled to perfection with its head, feet, and innards, and brushed with turmeric for an iconic…
Vietnamese Lotus Root and Shrimp Salad (Gỏi Ngó Sen Tôm)

Looking for a refreshing side dish for your meal? Try this refreshing and vibrant lotus root and shrimp salad, Visually…
Vietnamese Pickled Mustard Greens (Dưa Cải Chua)

Make your own Vietnamese pickled mustard greens in about 5 days. Using a salt-fermented brine (no vinegar) gives them a…
Vietnamese Savory Square Cake for Lunar New Year (Bánh Chưng)

Get ready for Lunar New Year with this easy-to-follow Bánh Chưng recipe! This recipe includes both stovetop and pressure cooker…
Vietnamese Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt)

One of the traditional dishes served during Vietnamese New Year (Tết) and also a staple in everyday home cooking. Ground…