10 Simple and Delicious Meal Suggestions for the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary

1 Savory Meal Plate

First Meal Plate: Fried Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork, Vietnamese Pork Sausage, Stir-Fried Vermicelli, Five-Color Soup, Fruits

Fried spring rolls with shrimp and pork are considered a very popular appetizer due to their crispy outer layer, combined with a filling made from a mixture of shrimp and pork, a bit of wood ear mushroom, and spices that create a rich flavor for each roll.

Moreover, you can enjoy this appetizer alongside the chewy Vietnamese pork sausage made from pork, dipped in a bit of spicy chili sauce which is just perfect.

Additionally, stir-fried vermicelli and five-color soup are made from various vegetables, meat, and shrimp, providing nutritional value for the meal while also making the meal plate for the Hùng Vương death anniversary more appealing.

At the end of the meal, you can choose any type of fruit for dessert.

Second Meal Plate: Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Porridge, Cabbage Chicken Salad, Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables, Sticky Rice Cake + Pickled Vegetables

For the second meal plate, you can prepare chicken and shiitake mushroom porridge which is very easy to eat and nutritious for the family, especially the fragrant aroma from the chicken broth and shiitake mushrooms, blended with the gentle sweetness of the porridge and the soft-cooked rice grains, suitable for the elderly and young children.

In addition, you can prepare a cabbage chicken salad to enhance the delicious sensation with crispy shreds of cabbage mixed with a tangy-sweet dressing, while the chicken meat remains tender and easy to eat.

Furthermore, stir-fried beef with vegetables and sticky rice cake along with a plate of pickled vegetables contribute to making the meal plate for the Hùng Vương death anniversary diverse, and these are also dishes that everyone can nibble on while chatting.

Meal 3: Salmon Salad, Fried Shrimp, Grilled Beef + French Fries, Flan

Meal 3 suggested by TasteVN this time is suitable for families who prefer European-style dishes.

For example, the salmon is soft and fatty, combined with yogurt sauce, vinegar oil, or basil, making the salmon salad more special in the meal for the ancestor worship day.

The fried shrimp stands out with a crispy golden coating, while the shrimp inside still retains its fresh sweetness and chewiness.

You can even add grilled beef and French fries, which promise to become favorites in this festive meal.

At the end of the meal, you can have flan for dessert, which has the richness of fresh milk and chicken eggs, along with the sweetness of caramel and some refreshing ice cubes.

Meal 4: Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls, Seaweed Salad, Sour Shrimp Soup, Shrimp Curry

With the menu for meal 4, shrimp and pork spring rolls are perhaps familiar to every Vietnamese family, and now you can add a seaweed salad that is both light and highly nutritious.

The dry seaweed, although it has a slightly fishy smell, is very crispy, providing a unique taste experience when eaten, combined with some types of lettuce and other vegetables to enhance the flavors of the dish.

Moreover, you can use shrimp to make sour shrimp soup and shrimp curry, both of which are easy-to-eat soups that can be enjoyed with rice or fresh noodles, which is quite interesting.

Meal 5: Sour Snakehead Fish Hotpot, Steamed Red Snapper with Vermicelli, Garlic Beef Tendon, Shrimp and Pork Lotus Root Salad

If your family enjoys eating fish, then on this occasion of Hung Kings’ Day, make sour snakehead fish hotpot and steamed red snapper with vermicelli.

The sweet and sour taste from bamboo shoots, tomatoes, and tamarind water in the fish hot pot will stimulate the appetite, while the steamed red tilapia with vermicelli brings the distinct aroma of each piece of fresh, rich fish when cooked with vermicelli and marinated with a bit of seasoning.

In addition, the crispy garlic beef tendon and the pork and lotus stem salad served with shrimp chips promise to become the ideal snack during conversations among family members on the upcoming holiday.

Friday’s meal: Grilled chicken with chili salt, Chicken hot pot with rice paddy herb, Pork ear and lotus stem salad, Fried squid

Chicken is a familiar ingredient used to create many delicious dishes during holidays, including the Hung Kings’ death anniversary.

You can make grilled chicken with chili salt using an oven or an air fryer with just a few simple steps to prepare for the meal on the death anniversary.

At the same time, you can also use chicken to make chicken hot pot with rice paddy herb broth, which has a distinctive aroma from rice paddy herb and chicken broth.

Additionally, you can add a pork ear and lotus stem salad for a crunchy texture and crispy fried squid to enjoy with your loved ones.

Saturday’s meal: Roasted duck, Beef hot pot, Mixed vegetable salad

Besides chicken, duck meat is also favored by many people. To prepare for the Hung Kings’ death anniversary meal this time, you should try making roasted duck at home to suit your family’s taste instead of buying it from a shop.

Not only that, you can use honeycomb leaves to help give the roasted duck a special aroma, especially enjoying the crispy skin on the outside after roasting.

In addition, you can make a mixed vegetable salad to balance the light flavors of the meal.

Moreover, the beef hot pot is also suitable for your whole family to enjoy together with the hot pot broth, fragrant with the characteristic stewed beef smell, and served with many types of fresh green vegetables.

2 Vegetarian Meal

In addition to the salty dishes on the menu above, you can prepare a vegetarian meal for the Hung Kings’ death anniversary as well as enjoy it with your family. Here are some suggestions for you:

Meal 8: Vegetarian Green Bean Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls, Vegetarian Curry, Vegetarian Mushroom Hot Pot

Spring rolls are always considered an appetizer at the party; you can make vegetarian green bean spring rolls to experience the rich flavor of green beans inside combined with the crispy fried rice paper on the outside.

If you want to change the taste, you can make vegetarian rice paper rolls to feel the chewy texture of the rice paper on the outside mixed with the crunchy freshness of some vegetables inside, quite unique in flavor.

Additionally, vegetarian curry and vegetarian mushroom hot pot are two broth dishes that make the meal on the death anniversary more diverse and provide many nutritional benefits for your family’s health.

Meal 9: Vegetarian Lotus Stem Salad, Sweet and Sour Vegetarian Ribs, Vegetarian Stir-fried Vermicelli, Vegetarian Chicken with Beans

In meal 9, the menu features vegetarian lotus stem salad that brings a unique flavor with the chewy shrimp meat, while the lotus stem is crunchy and mixed with the sweet and sour fish sauce, no different from the salty dishes.

Not only that, you can also make sweet and sour vegetarian ribs made from many types of light vegetables.

Stir-fried vermicelli is also quite easy to eat, especially the vegetarian chicken with beans that can be served with bread or fresh vermicelli to change the taste when eating.

Meal 10: Braised Vegetarian Ribs, Spicy Tofu in Foil, Lotus Leaf Vegetarian Rice, Mixed Vegetable Vegetarian Soup

With the 10th meal, you can enjoy fluffy fried rice combined with various vegetables and beans from the lotus leaf vegetarian rice dish.

Additionally, you can pair it with the salty braised vegetarian ribs, which go well with either lotus leaf fried rice or plain rice.

Moreover, to prevent the meal from being too simple and dry, you should add the rich and appealing spicy tofu in foil and the light and refreshing mixed vegetable vegetarian soup.

Meal 11: Vegetarian Stewed Chicken, Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables, Mixed Vegetarian Noodles, Pineapple Fried Rice

The chewy vegetarian chicken thighs mixed with the sweet flavor of various vegetables stewed together will surely be a hit with your family during this ancestor worship meal.

What’s more, when enjoying pineapple fried rice, you will experience fluffy grains of rice that are well-seasoned with a light aroma of pineapple, which is quite unique.

In addition, you can prepare stir-fried mixed vegetables and mixed vegetarian noodles to make the ancestor worship meal more diverse.

Meal 12: Vegetarian Pork Sausage, Vegetarian Sour Spring Rolls, Vegetarian Beef Stew, Vegetarian Mushroom Soup

With just a few simple steps, you can prepare vegetarian pork sausage made from tofu skin, which has a chewy texture and a hint of pepper flavor, making it very easy to eat.

In addition, you can make vegetarian sour spring rolls to make the ancestor worship meal more visually appealing with the characteristic pink color of the rolls.

To make it more satisfying and filling, you should add vegetarian beef stew with its enticing aroma and rich broth, served with bread, fresh noodles, or pasta as you prefer.

Moreover, you can prepare a mushroom soup to enhance the protein content along with various vitamins and minerals from different types of mushrooms and vegetables used.

Meal 13: Young jackfruit salad, Sweet and sour tofu, Stir-fried vegetarian noodles, Seaweed and lotus seed vegetarian soup

The young jackfruit salad has a crunchy texture from the young jackfruit mixed with a tangy and spicy dressing, delicious on its own or served with grilled rice paper. Additionally, the sweet and sour tofu dish will further stimulate the taste buds during the meal.

Furthermore, to enhance the feeling of fullness, you can make stir-fried vegetarian noodles, which are easy to eat and won’t make you feel bored.

Besides, the seaweed and lotus seed vegetarian soup will contribute a light flavor at the end of the meal, thanks to the cooling properties of both seaweed and lotus seeds, which are good for health.

Thus, TasteVN has suggested to you some meal trays for the Hung Kings’ death anniversary that are simple, easy to make, and delicious! Wishing you a wonderful holiday with your family.