1 Bánh chưng
A traditional dish with a familiar flavor that cannot be absent during holidays in Vietnam is bánh chưng.
Sticky rice fragrant and chewy, blended with the earthy taste of mung beans and the rich fat of pork belly, often creatively transformed by adding quail eggs, seafood, lotus seeds,… creates an enticing flavor that captivates many.
2 Bánh dày
Bánh dày, with its characteristic delicious flavor, has quickly become one of the most beloved types of cake during Tet holidays, especially during the Hung Kings’ Festival.
The soft, chewy cake layer, fragrant with sticky rice, combined with crispy, fatty, salty spring rolls creates an irresistible appealing taste.
3 Bánh trôi nước nhân đường phên
For those who enjoy soft, sweet cakes, bánh trôi nước with rock sugar filling should not be missed.
Round, white bánh trôi nước is topped with a few golden sesame seeds, making it very eye-catching. The soft, fragrant, chewy cake shell combined with the gentle sweetness of rock sugar creates an irresistible sweet flavor.
4 Xôi gấc
Xôi gấc, with its vibrant orange-red color symbolizing good luck, is also a dish that cannot be missed during important holidays in Vietnam, especially on the Hung Kings’ Festival.
Hot, soft xôi blended with the fragrance of gấc and the rich taste of coconut milk will surely satisfy your family.
5 Gà luộc
One of the traditional dishes always present on the banquet table during Vietnamese holidays and the Hung Kings’ Festival is boiled chicken, which is very simple to prepare but brings a delicious flavor.
The chicken is cooked evenly, with sweet and tender meat, firm yet not too tough, fragrant with the scent of lemon leaves, and a layer of golden, chewy skin served with salt, pepper, and lime will surely make you and your family sigh with delight.
6 Lotus Seed Rice
A dish with a delicate flavor that still provides essential nutrients and should be enjoyed on the anniversary of Hung Kings is lotus seed rice.
Each grain of soft, fragrant rice mixed with various crunchy, refreshing vegetables and savory shrimp wrapped in a layer of green lotus leaves creates an eye-catching color, bringing an irresistible aromatic fragrance and delicious taste.
7 Fried Spring Rolls
Fried spring rolls are a delicious, familiar dish that can easily be found on any feast and are also an essential flavor during holidays and gatherings.
The golden, crispy spring rolls with soft, sweet meat, marinated with rich seasoning combined with crunchy wood ear mushrooms and the creamy taste of chicken eggs will surely satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
8 Bitter Melon Soup with Ground Meat
A soup dish characteristic of the anniversary celebration, easily found on the feast table, providing a refreshing flavor to help you cool down is bitter melon soup with ground meat.
The soft, slightly bitter bitter melon combined with well-seasoned minced meat, rich and fragrant, blended with sweet broth creates a unique and unusual flavor.
9 Taro Soup with Minced Meat
Taro soup with minced meat is a perfect choice for festive occasions due to its sweet, rich, and irresistible flavor.
The starchy, fragrant taro combined with soft, sweet minced meat, harmonizing with the aroma of green onions and coriander creates an irresistible allure.
10 Stir-fried Meat with Ginger
Stir-fried meat with ginger is one of the dishes that has a delicious and unique flavor that you must try on the anniversary of the Hung Kings!
Minced meat is sweet and tender, soaked in spices combined with the spicy taste of ginger, bringing an aromatic fragrance that is extremely stimulating to the taste buds without feeling greasy.
11 Vietnamese Pork Sausage
Vietnamese pork sausage is a familiar dish and seems to have become an indispensable flavor on Vietnamese feast tables.
Each piece of sausage is chewy, crispy, and fatty, rich in the aroma of pork, which brings a familiar taste yet is still appealing and delicious!
TasteVN hopes that with the traditional dishes for the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day suggested above, you will have more interesting experiences about our country’s cuisine! Wishing you and your family a meaningful holiday.
